The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#101

101. Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown

1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
When thou camest to earth for me;
But in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room
For thy holy nativity.

Refrain:
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
There is room in my heart for thee.

2 Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang,
Proclaiming thy royal degree;
But of lowly birth cam’st thou, Lord, on earth
And in great humility.

3 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word
That should set thy people free;
But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,
They bore thee to Calvary.

4 When Heaven’s arches ring, and her choirs shall sing,
At thy coming to victory,
Let thy voice call me home, saying: Yet there is room,
There is room at my side for thee!

Refrain:
And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
When thou comest and callest for me.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
• Author: Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott (1836-97)
• Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ: Life and teaching

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