Hymn 780
O for a closer walk with God
Meter: C.M.
Scripture: Gen. 5:24
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 mem'ry 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,
Whatever 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.