Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#301

301. Thou Didst Leave Thy Home

Text Information

• First Line: Thou didst leave thy home and thy heav'nly crown
• Title: Thou Didst Leave Thy Home
• Author: Emily E. S. Elliott (1870, alt.)
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:20
  ;
  Matthew 27:27-31
  ;
  Mark 15:16-20
  ;
  Luke 9:58
  ;
  John 1:11
  ;
  John 19:1-6
• Topic: Commitment, Discipleship and Service; Jesus Christ: Nature of; Jesus Christ: Life, Ministry and Teaching

Tune Information

• Name: MARGARET
• Composer: Timothy R. Matthews (1876)
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: D Major

Text Information:

This hymn was first sung from leaflets in St. Mark's Parish, Brighton, England, where Elliott's father was the rector. A prolific writer and editor, Emily Elliott was also active in mission and hospital work