There Still Is Room
There still is room, there still is room
The hymn emphasizes Lutheran theology of grace and the universal invitation to salvation, reflecting Luther's understanding of the Gospel as freely offered to all. It expresses the tension between divine predestination and human responsibility in responding to God's call.
History & Background
Originally composed in German as 'Noch ist Platz' by Georg M. Weimar in the 19th century. August Crull translated this hymn into English for The Lutheran Hymnal in 1941.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Worship — 367
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 509
Translation
Bulletin Note
Composed by German hymnist Georg M. Weimar in 1840, this hymn captures the urgency of Christ's invitation while anchoring it in Lutheran assurance. The repeated refrain emphasizes God's persistent grace toward sinners.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes the Law's urgent call to repentance and the Gospel's liberating promise of grace, making it a powerful companion to sermons exploring the both/and of divine judgment and merciful invitation.
Themes
God's grace and invitation Repentance and conversion Last call to salvation God's mercy toward sinners