The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3918

3918. Lord, I Have Shut the Door

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.

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Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I have shut the door
• Title: Lord, I Have Shut the Door
• Author: William M. Runyan (1923)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Copyright: © 1923, renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company, 380 South Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (800-323-1049). Used by permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SANCTUARY (Runyan)
• Composer: William M. Runyan (1923)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Incipit: 32116 74443 54332
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1923, renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company, 380 South Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (800-323-1049). Used by permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.