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! | Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. | The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. | 280 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 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. | |