Once the Lord did come to earth

1. Once the Lord did come to earth, A humans form He bore, Equal with the Father, God for evermore Sought not fame from mortals, Feared not cruel foe, Seeking smile of Heaven, Opened Kingdom’s door.

2. Once He came as servant true, A lowly heart had He, Life He gave a ransom, From the curse to free; He was nailed for sinners, Just for unjust died, He the Joy of Heaven, Yet on earth decried.