A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#295

295. Walking with God

1 Oh! 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 hour I once enjoy'd,
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh! for a closer walk with God
• Title: Walking with God
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Scripture:
  Genesis 5:24
• Topic: The Christian: His Various Relations

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