Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
by Emily E. S. Elliott

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.

Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang
Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,
And in great humility.

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.

When the heavens shall ring, and the angels 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.”

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee.
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest to earth for me.