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 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.
