The prison-house in which I live br Is falling to decay, br But God renews my spirit's strength, br Within these walls of clay. br br For me a dimness slowly creeps br Around earth's fairest light, br But heaven grows clearer to my view, br And fairer to my sight. br br It may be earth's sweet harmonies br Are duller to my ear, br But music from my Father's house br Begins to float more near. br br Then let the pillars of my home br Crumble and fall away; br Lo, God's dear love within my soul br Renews it day by day.