Thou Dist Leave Thy Throne

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.

The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest
in the shade of the forest tree;
but Thy couch… Continue reading →

Prayer Is The Soul’s Sincere Desire

“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”
[Luke 18:1]

Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire,
     uttered or unexpressed,
the motion of the hidden fire,
     that trembles in the breast.

Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
     the falling of a tear,
the upward glancing of an eye,
     when none but God is near.

Prayer is the simplest form of speech
     that infant lips… Continue reading →

I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
Come unto me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
Thy head upon my breast.

I came to Jesus as I was,
Weary, and worn and sad;
I found in him a resting-place,
And he has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one,
Stoop down and drink, and live.… Continue reading →