The absolute humility that the Son of God showed in coming to earth is shown in this Christmas song. He descended from a heavenly throne to start mortal life in a manger, and now beckons to all of us to share in all that He has.
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.
Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang, / Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth, / And in great humility.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, / There is room in my heart for Thee.
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.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, / There is room in my heart for Thee.
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, / There is room in my heart for Thee.
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.”
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, / When Thou comest and callest for me.
Church Calendar: Christmas
Hymn Tune: MARGARET
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