O King of Glory, David's Son! Why hast Thou come and left Thy throne

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O King of Glory, David's son! Why has't thou come and left thy throne,. The curse and cross of man to bear Brought thee! O Prince of Glory here.

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Thy place of birth was Bethlehem, The place was held in low esteem; A place where none, a king would seek: None but the humble and the meek.

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But yet thy glory was made known. And to the distant nations shown; A strange a glorious shining star Brought those who sought thee from a far.

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The nations who desir'd to see Thy face, are come to worship thee; Tho they are heathens, yet they bring Rich off'rings unto thee their king.

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But greater treasures than they brought Such they in thee their saviour sought: Thy love to know, thy grace to gain Rewards them fully for their pain.

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O happy where it is the case! That sinners seek for saving grace; Such treasures they with thee shall find Which proves their joy and peace of mind.

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Tho' mighty kings and haughty foes The progress of thy word oppose: Thy Light shall shine from sea to shore, Thy sun shall rise and set no more.

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Thy kingdom and its righteousness Affords eternal life and peace; My offering, I to thee will bring, Grant me thy treasures, O my king!