Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School ‎#58

58. Room in My Heart for Thee

1 Thou didst leave Thy home and Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me;
But in Bethl’hem’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,
When they told of Thy high degree;
But in lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,
And in greatest humility. [Refrain]

3 Foxes found their rest, and the birds their nest,
In the shade of the forest tree;
But Thy couch was sod, O Thou Son of God!
In the desert of Galilee. [Refrain]

4 Thou camest, Lord, with the living word
That should set Thy people free;
But with mock and scorn, and with crown and thorn,
Did they bear Thee to Calvary. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown
• Title: Room in My Heart for Thee
• Author: Charlotte Elliott
• Refrain First Line: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1891
• Topic: Coming to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown]
• Composer: T. R. Matthews