You help make Hymnary.org possible. More than 10 million people from 200+ countries found hymns, liturgical resources and encouragement on Hymnary.org in 2025, including you. Every visit affirms the global impact of this ministry.

If Hymnary has been meaningful to you this year, would you take a moment today to help sustain it? A gift of any size—paired with a note of encouragement if you wish—directly supports the server costs, research work and curation that keep this resource freely available to the world.

Give securely online today, or mail a check to:
Hymnary.org
Calvin University
3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for your partnership, and may the hope of Advent fill your heart.

Why did the Savior heaven leave

Author: Vana R. Raye

A pseudonym for for L.O. Sanderson. Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Why did the Savior heaven leave
Author: Vana R. Raye
Refrain First Line: He loves me

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 8 of 8)
Page Scan

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #379

Favorite Songs of the Church #167

Page Scan

Hymns for Worship #696

Page Scan

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #217

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #200

Sacred Songs of the Church #226

Songs of Faith and Praise #386

Songs of the Church #167

Include 6 pre-1979 instances
Suggestions or corrections? Contact us
It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.