Introduction
Words: William M. Runyan, 1923.
Music: Sanctuary (Runyan) William M. Runyan, 1923 (🔊 pdf nwc).
When thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:6
Words: William M. Runyan, 1923.
Music: Sanctuary (Runyan) William M. Runyan, 1923 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Lord, I have shut the door,
Speak now the word
Which in the din and throng
Could not be heard;
Hushed now my inner heart,
Whisper Thy will,
While I have come apart,
While all is still.
Lord, I have shut the door,
Here do I bow;
Speak, for my soul attent
Turns to Thee now.
Rebuke Thou what is vain,
Counsel my soul,
Thy holy will reveal,
My will control.
In this blest quietness
Clamorings cease;
Here in Thy presence dwells
Infinite peace;
Yonder, the strife and cry,
Yonder, the sin:
Lord, I have shut the door,
Thou art within!
Lord, I have shut the door,
Strengthen my heart;
Yonder awaits the task—
I share a part.
Only through grace bestowed
May I be true;
Here, while alone with Thee,
My strength renew.