SHUT in-shut in from the ceaseless din
Of the restless world, and its want, and sin.
Shut in from its turmoil, care and strife
And all the wearisome round of life.

Shut in, with tears that are spent in vain,
With the dull companionship of pain;
Shut in with the changeless days and hours,
And the bitter knowledge of failing powers.

Shut in with a trio of angels sweet-
Patience and Grace all pain to meet,
With Faith that can suffer and stand and wait,
And Jean on the promises strong and great!

Shut in with Christ! Oh wonderful thought!
Shut in with the peace His sufferings brought;
Shut in with the love that wields the rod-
O company blest! shut in with God!