Songs

Thou didst leave Thy throne

119
				P.M.

1	Thou didst leave Thy throne 
	And Thy kingly crown,
	When Thou camest to earth for me:
	But in Bethlehem's home 
	Was there was found no room
	For Thy holy nativity;
	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;
	O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
	There is room in my heart for Thee.

3	The foxes found rest, 
	And the birds their nest
	In the shade of the forest tree;
	But Thy couch was the sod
	O Thou Son of God,
	In the deserts of Galilee;
	O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
	There is room in my heart for Thee.

4	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;
	O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
	Thy cross is my only plea.

5	When heaven's arches ring
	And her choirs shall sing,
	At Thy coming to victory,
	Let Thy voice call me home,
	Saying "Yes there is room,
	There is room at My side for thee!
	And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
	When Thou comest and callest for me.

					Emily E.S. Elliot