"Enter into thy closet."

GO when the morning shineth, Go when the noon is bright, Go when the eve declineth, Go in the hush of night; Go with pure mind and feeling, Fling earthly thought away, And, in thy closet kneeling, Do thou in secret pray.

Or, if 'tis ne'er denied thee In solitude to pray, Should holy thoughts come o'er thee When friends are round thy way; E'en then the silent breathing, Thy spirit raised above, Will reach his throne of glory, Where dwells eternal love.

Oh, not a joy or blessing With this can we compare— The grace our Father gave us To pour our souls in prayer; Whene'er thou pinest in sadness, Before his footstool fall; Remember in thy gladness, His love who gave thee all.