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 know 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 have the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove The 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.