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 loveHis 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.