Down From Your Throne, From Heaven and Its Glory

words: Gary Hicks © 2010 Gary L. Hicks

music: Irish folk-tune LONDONDERRY AIR

similar to "He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need"

Down from Your throne, 
from heaven and its glory

To earth You came 
in human flesh and blood

You graced our world, 
and blessed a humble family:

The son of Mary 
and the Son of God.

And as You grew, 
we saw the Father’s favor

You moved with grace, 
so patient and so wise

The living Word, 
made flesh here now among us

We saw the Father’s mercy 
shining in Your eyes.

You gathered twelve 
to walk those dusty byways

To hear Your words 
and see the kingdom signs

And in the upper room 
You shared a meal together

Unleavened bread 
and cup of mystic wine.

And You were bruised 
and wounded for our pardon

And You were crushed 
in loneliness and shame

Then, lifted high, 
You bore our sin at Calvary

The perfect Lamb of God 
was offered for our gain!

You broke the chains of death 
and rose to life again;

Appeared in flesh, 
confirming it was true

Then through the clouds 
ascended to the heavens

Where now You rule, 
and there we sit with You.

And You will come again 
in clouds of glory

To judge the earth 
and take Your rightful throne

That endless day will dawn, 
so full of joy and love

And with all saints above, 
we’ll worship You alone.