1. Walk in the light: so shalt thou know That fellowship of love His Spirit only can bestow Who reigns in light above. 2. Walk in the light: and sin abhorred Shall ne'er defile again; The blood of Jesus Christ, thy Lord, Shall cleanse from every stain. 3. Walk in the light: and thou shalt find Thy heart made truly His Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined In Whom no darkness is. 4. Walk in the light: and thou shalt own Thy darkness passed away, Because that light hath on thee shone In which is perfect day. 5. Walk in the light: and e'en the tomb No fearful shade shall wear; Glory shall chase away its gloom, For Christ has conquered there. 6. Walk in the light: and thine shall be A path, though thorny, bright; For God, by grace, shall dwell in thee, And God Himself is light.
Lyrics: Bernard Barton
Music: Thomas Haweis
Tune: RICHMOND
Meter: C.M.
Bernard Barton, 1784–1849
The author of “Walk in the Light,” Bernard Barton, was known as England’s “Quaker Poet.” Although he never rose above the position of a bank clerk, his reputation as a man of letters was recognized by many literary leaders of his day. In all, Barton had ten books of verse published, from which about twenty hymns came into usage.