Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou earnest to earth for me ; But in Bethlehem's home was there found no roomFor Thy holy nativity :
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus ! There is room in my heart for Thee ; Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus, come ! There is room in my heart for Thee.
2. Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, ProclaimingThy royal degree; But of lowly birth cam'st Thou, Lord, on earth, And in great humility :
3. The foxes found rest,and the birds had their nest In the shade of the forest tree ; But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee :
4. Thou earnest, 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: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus ! Thy cross is my only plea ; Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,come! Thy cross is my only plea.
5. When heaven's arches shall 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. His Life and Love