Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878/"Walk in the Light"

"Walk in the Light."

Walk in the light—and thou shalt own
 Thy darkness past away,
Because on thee the light hath shone
 In which is perfect day.

Walk in the light—and sin abhorred
 Shall not defile again;
The blood of Jesus Christ the Lord
 Shall cleanse from every stain,

Walk in the light—and thou shalt find
 Thy heart made truly His,
Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined:
 In whom no darkness is.

Walk in the light—so shalt thou know
 That fellowship of love
His Spirit only can bestow
 Who reigns in light above.

Walk in the light—and follow on
 Till faith be turned to sight,
Where, in divine communion,
 God is Himself the light.