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| 1 |
Oh 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! |
O for a closer walk with God,, Stanza 1 |
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| 2 |
Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and His word? |
O for a closer walk with God,, Stanza 2 |
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| 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. |
O for a closer walk with God,, Stanza 3 |
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| 4 |
Return Oh holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove Thee from my breast. |
O for a closer walk with God,, Stanza 4 |
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| 5 |
The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne, And worship only Thee. |
O for a closer walk with God,, Stanza 5 |
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| 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. |
O for a closer walk with God,, Stanza 6 |