HYMNS AND THEIR STORIES – 12 “Thou didst leave Thy Throne” Hymn: by Emily E.S. Elliott 1836–1897 Music: by Timothy R. Matthews 1826–1910 Tune name: “Margaret” Meter: Irregular.

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love hymns that span the whole life story of Jesus, from His birth as Saviour to His return to earth as King. There are a number of these, such as: “I cannot tell why He whom angels worship” “One day when heaven was filled with His praises – Living He loved me.” “My song is love unknown.” “Wonderful Name He bears” “Tell me the stories of Jesus” This one was written by Emily Elliott who was born in Brighton, England on 22 nd July 1836. In life she worked tirelessly with rescue missions and Sunday Schools organised by evangelical Anglicans. She was the niece of Charlotte Elliot who wrote the acclaimed hymn, “Just as I am, without one plea.” Forty-eight of Emily’s hymns have been published in a booked entitled, “Under the Pillow” – which was specially prepared for folk who were sick in hospital or at home. The hymn we are considering here was written especially for children in her father’s Church, St. Marks, Brighton. Her intention was to teach the children truths about the nativity and life of the Lord Jesus.

1. Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home 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 didst Thou come to 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, There is room in my heart for Thee. 5. 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.” My heart shall rejoice Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and calleth for me.

How ably she wrote about the Lord leaving heaven’s glory for the squalid conditions on earth, where there was not even room in the inn! Notice how the first four stanzas include a contrasting “But” half-way through, which magnifies the differences between the sinless Son of God and our sinful selves! The refrain in the first four verses is truly a prayer, confirming that there is room in our hearts and lives for the Saviour. The last verse speaks about the glorious return of Jesus and appropriately has no “But” included in it. Rather the refrain emphasises how we will rejoice when meeting the Lord and at the prospect of being with Him for all eternity. The music entitled “Margaret” is by Timothy Mathews, a clergyman and leading organist of his day. Matthews composed more than 100 tunes, and this one includes beautiful chord movements in the 6th and 8th bars, and in the penultimate bar of each refrain. Anthony K. Chamberlain

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