O for a closer walk with God

1.

O for a closer walk with God

A calm and heav’nly frame

A light to shine upon the road

That leads me to the Lamb

2.

Where is the blessedness I knew

When first I saw the Lord?

Where is the soul refreshing view

Of Jesus and His word?

3.

What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!

How sweet their memory still

But they have left an aching void

The world can never fill

4.

Return, O holy Dove! Return

Sweet messenger of rest

I hate the sins that made Thee mourn

And drove Thee from my heart

5.

The dearest idol I have known

Whate’er that idol be

Help me to tear it from Thy throne

And worship only Thee

6.

So shall my walk be close with God

Calm and serene my frame

So purer light shall mark the road

That leads me to the Lamb