Verse 1

THOU didst leave Thy throne And Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home Was there found no room For Thy holy nativity: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee.

Verse 2

Heaven’s arches rang When the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal degree; But of lowly birth didst Cam’st Thou, Lord, on earth, And in great humility: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus; There is room in my heart for Thee

Verse 3

The foxes found rest, And the birds their nest, In the shade of the cedar-tree; But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus; There is room in my heart for Thee

Verse 4

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: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus; Thy cross is my plea.

Verse 5

When the heaven’s arches ring, And her choirs shall sing, At Thy coming to victory, Let Thy voice call me home, Saying :Yet there is room, There is room at My side for thee! And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me.

Background: Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne And Thy