Walking with God

Verse 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!

Verse 2

Where is the blessedness I knew when first I sought the Lord? Where is the soul refreshing view of Jesus and His Word?

Verse 3

What peaceful hours I then enjoyed! How sweet their mem'ry still! But they have left an aching void the world can never fill.

Verse 4

Return, O holy Dove, return, sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, and drove Thee from my breast.

Verse 5

The dearest idol I have known, whate'er that idol be, help me to tear it from Thy throne and worship only Thee.

Verse 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.