OH, FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD
1. Oh, 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 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.
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