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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
The death of John and Betty Stam electrified the Christian world. Upon hearing of the deaths of the Stams, Frank Houghton wrote this hymn, which was inspired by 2 Corinthians 8:9, "Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor." This hymn challenged people to go to the mission field in China and led over four hundred people to leave the comfort of their lives to sacrifice everything for the cause of Christ and be part of the extraordinary work happening there. As you experience this hymn, think also of the humble missionaries who brought the stories of Jesus to China and of the many millions today who have vigorous dynamic faith because of it.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor, all for love's sake becamest poor; thrones for a manger didst surrender, sapphire-paved courts for stable floor. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor, all for love's sake becamest poor.
Verse 2
Thou who art God beyond all praising, all for love's sake becamest man; stooping so low, but sinners raising heav'nward by thine eternal plan. Thou who art God beyond all praising, all for love's sake becamest man.
Verse 3
Thou who art love beyond all telling, Savior and King, we worship thee. Emmanuel, within us dwelling, make us what thou would'st have us be. Thou who art God beyond all telling, Savior and King, we worship thee.
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor, all for love's sake becamest poor; thrones for a manger didst surrender, sapphire-paved courts for stable floor. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor, all for love's sake becamest poor.
Verse 2
Thou who art God beyond all praising, all for love's sake becamest man; stooping so low, but sinners raising heav'nward by thine eternal plan. Thou who art God beyond all praising, all for love's sake becamest man.
Verse 3
Thou who art love beyond all telling, Savior and King, we worship thee. Emmanuel, within us dwelling, make us what thou would'st have us be. Thou who art God beyond all telling, Savior and King, we worship thee.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Frank Houghton © 1934 OMF International (UK) (Song Solutions / www.songsolutions.com)
Music: French carol; harm. Dan Kreider, 2016
Music: French carol; harm. Dan Kreider, 2016