Classic Poem

As Joseph knocked upon his door
The keeper of the inn came out,
And heedless of the woman's plight,
His answer left no chance for doubt.

" No room, " he said, and closed the door;
" There is no room for you to stay;
" No room, " we answer when Christ knocks
Our hearts uncaring, still, today.

No room for him in busy hours,
No room amid life's throng;
No room for Christ, the light, the hope,
The giver of life's song!

No room for Him! How can we go
Unheeding, careless still,
When all of heaven would rejoice
To do His blessed will?

No room! May our repentant hearts
Respond this day and hour,
That Christ, the King of glory may
Come in His mighty power!

" No room, " again we shall repeat —
" No room for aught but Him! "
Then oh, the glory we shall know
Which cannot wane or dim!