253. Oh! Why Did Jesus Leave His Home

C.M.
1
Oh! why did Jesus leave His home
 
Above the bright blue sky,
 
And all the joy and transports there,
 
To come to earth to die?
2
’Twas love, pure love, which brought Him from
 
Above the bright blue sky;
 
’Twas love, pure love, which made Him come
 
To suffer, bleed and die.
3
And now He’s gone, and lives again
 
Above the bright blue sky;
 
And all who taste His saving grace
 
Shall live with Him on high.
4
Oh, blessed home of endless rest,
 
The home of peace and joy!
 
How sweet will be the song of praise
 
Above the bright blue sky.
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