Why did the Son of God come down
From the bright scenes of heavenly bliss,
And lay aside His glorious crown,
To visit such a world as this?
Because His heart was full of love;
Because He pitied sinners so;
This made Him leave His throne above
To come and suffer here below.
Why in a stable was He born,
Who was the Lord of earth and sky?
The object of reproach and scorn,
Why did He suffer, bleed, and die?
‘Twas sinners that He came to save;
Upon the cross their sins He bare,
That they might life and glory have,
And everlasting blessing share.
ML 11/06/1927