Christ in Song ‎#314

314. Room in My heart

1 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me;
But in Bethlehem's home there was found no room
For Thy holy nativity.

Refrain:
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!

2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But in lowly birth didst Thou come to earth
And in great humility.

Refrain: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!

3 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word,
That should set Thy people free;
But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,
They bore Thee to Calvary.

Refrain:
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!

4 When heav'n's arches shall ring, and her choirs shall sing,
At Thy coming to victory;
May Thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room,
There is room at My side for thee."

Refrain:
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
When Thou comest and callest me.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown
• Title: Room in My heart
• Author: Emily Elliott
• Refrain First Line: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Call Accepted; Special Occasions: Christmas; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted

Tune Information

• Name: MARGARET
• Composer: T. R. Matthews
• Meter: 10, 8, D.
• Key: D Major