I stand at the door, and knock.
Revelation 3:20
Words: Anzentia I. Chapman (1849–1889). Published in Triumphant Songs No. 5, edited by Edwin O. Excell (Chicago, Illinois: E. O. Excell, 1896), number 129.
Music: Montauban John H. Tenney (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Chapman (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Yes, there is room for Jesus
Within this contrite heart;
Dear Savior, wait no longer,
But grace divine impart.
Refrain
Room, O blessèd Savior,
In my poor wandering heart;
Come in and reign forever,
New life and peace impart.
Yes, there is room for Jesus—
The Guest of heav’nly birth;
His life He gave a ransom
For all the sons of earth.
Refrain
Yes, there is room for Jesus,
Oh, enter, Lord and reign;
The King and mighty Conqueror,
O’er death and sin and pain.
Refrain
I’ll sing aloud the praises
Of Him who saves from doom;
Dear Lord, thro’ coming ages,
My heart shall give Thee room.
Refrain