Author: William M. Runyan, b. 1870 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #392 (2006) Hymnal Title: Worship and Service Hymnal Lyrics: 1 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.
2 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.
3 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!
4 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.
Amen. Topics: Devotional; Inner Life; Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness Languages: English Tune Title: SANCTUARY
Lord, I Have Shut the Door