Story Behind The Song
Wanted to find a way to describe the Savior in His humility and poverty and rejection as the Man of Sorrows, who came to die in our place.
Song Description
Behold the humility of the Son of God, coming to earth in rags, setting aside His riches, to meet each of us where we are! And to meet me, in particular... What can I say? How can I possibly express my feelings at such self-denying love?
| Song Length |
3:23 |
Genre |
Rock - Religious, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Spirituality |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
Love in sandals, penniless,
Without home, with much abuse...
Came to earth to gather us
To His Father's house.
Down to me, a wretch, You came,
To my lowly slum of sin;
Down to meet me in my shame
My small life to win.
Humbly now, I take Your hand;
Gaze into Your wondrous face;
Part of the eternal plan,
Lifted by Your grace.
Homeless, helpless, enter in
While the Gate stands open wide--
Come to Christ, the Saving One:
Home is by His side.
Soon the dark of Night will come,
Judgment's final curtain fall;
Sinner, pray "Thy will be done";
Heed His warning call!
Love in sandals, penniless,
Without home, with much abuse...
Came to earth to gather us
To His Father's house.