O FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD

[1]
O for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heavenly 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 breast.

[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.