O for a closer walk with God
A calm and heavenly frame
A light to shine upon the road
Leading to the Lamb
Where is that blessedness I knew
When first I saw the Lord
Where is that soul refreshing view
Of Jesus and His Word
O fire of God come burn in me
Renew a holy passion
Til Christ my deepest longing be
My never-failing fountain
My never-failing fountain
What peaceful hours I once enjoyed
How sweet the memory still
But they have left an aching void
The world can never fill
The dearest idol I have known
Whate’er that idol be
Help me to tear it from Thy throne
And worship only Thee
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