There was no room in Bethlehem

by Margaret Clarkson, b. 1915

1  There was no room in Bethlehem 
for Him who left His throne 
to seek the lost at countless cost 
and make their griefs His own; 
but there was room at Calvary 
upon a cross of shame 
for Him to die, uplifted high, 
and bear the sinner’s blame. 
 
2  There was no room in Bethlehem, 
and in the world today 
man will not give Him room to live 
but bids Him turn away; 
but there is room at Calvary, 
and there He stands to give 
a home to all who heed His call 
and look to Him and live. 
 
3  There was no room in Bethlehem 
for Christ, the Prince of heaven, 
come down to earth in human birth 
that man might be forgiven; 
but there is room at Calvary 
for sinners to abide, 
and all who come will find a home 
in Jesus crucified.