Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led to Thee.

3 As they offered gifts most rare

At that manger rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure, and free from sin's alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King.

2 As with joyful steps they sped

To that lowly manger-bed,
There to bend the knee before
Him whom heaven and earth adore,
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek Thy mercy-seat.

4 Holy Jesus, every day

Keep us in the narrow way;
And, when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds Thy glory hide.

William C. Dix, 1866

ty:

Thee. A-men.

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.

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:

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee. 2 Heaven's arches rang

When the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal degree;

But of lowly birth

Cam'st Thou, Lord, on earth, And in great humility:

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee.

4 Thou camest, O Lord,

With the living word
That would set Thy children free;

But with mocking scorn,

And with crown of thorn,
They bore Thee to Calvary:

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
Thy cross is my only plea.

3 The foxes found rest,

And the bird its nest,
In the shade of the cedar tree;

But Thy couch was the sod,

5 When heaven's arches shall ring,

And her choir 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.

Emily E. S. Elliott, 1864