"Original Sacred Harp" (Denson Revision) 1960 Edition ‎#27

27. O for a closer walk with God

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, 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: O for a closer walk with God
• Publication Date: 1960

Tune Information

• Name: BETHEL