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Hymnal Number
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About this Hymn
This beautiful devotional hymn was written by Emily Elliot, niece of Charlotte Elliot (who wrote "Just as I Am"). Originally written for children to explain Christmas, the irregular tune builds throughout and then has one of the most beautiful choruses, which, like "Just as I Am," asks each of us to commit all that we are in return to the Lord Jesus. "O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee."
Lyrics
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.
Chorus 1
Oh, 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 in lowly birth didst thou come to earth, and in great humility.
Verse 3
The foxes found rest and the birds 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.
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.
Verse 5
When the heavens shall ring, and the angels 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."
Chorus 2
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when thou comest and callest for me!
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.
Chorus 1
Oh, 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 in lowly birth didst thou come to earth, and in great humility.
Verse 3
The foxes found rest and the birds 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.
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.
Verse 5
When the heavens shall ring, and the angels 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."
Chorus 2
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when thou comest and callest for me!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Emily Elliott, 1864
Music: Timothy R. Matthews, 1876
Music: Timothy R. Matthews, 1876