(1 John 4:19.)

What was it, Lord, that made Thee come
From that eternal throne?
What was it Thou didst see in me
For Thee to leave Thy throne?

Twas love divine that brought Thee down
Into a world of sin,
As Man to meet my ruined state,
And thus my heart to win!

My heart-'twas harder than a stone-
Ne'er thinking of Thy love;
But joyful hope doth now fill it
To dwell with Thee above.

There I shall gaze upon Thy face-
Blest One who died for me!
There shall I, in that glorious place,
Forever worship Thee.

L. Owens (now with the Lord).