Author: Frank Houghton
LORD, YOU WERE RICH BEYOND ALL SPLENDOUR,
yet, for love’s sake, became so poor;
thrones for a manger did surrender,
sapphire-paved courts for stable floor:
Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour,
yet, for love’s sake, became so poor.
2 Lord, you are God beyond all praising,
yet, for love’s sake, became a man;
stooping so low, but sinners raising
heavenwards by your eternal plan:
Lord, you are God beyond all praising,
yet, for love’s sake, became a man.
3 Lord, you are love beyond all telling,
Saviour and King, we worship you;
Immanuel, within us dwelling,
make us and keep us pure and true:
Lord, you are love beyond all telling,
Saviour and King, we worship you.
Copyright: © FRANK HOUGHTON 1894–1972; OMF INTERNATIONAL and in this version JUBILATE HYMNS LTD † www.jubilate.co.uk