Olney Hymns (1840)/Book 1/Hymn 3

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Walking with God.—Gen. v, 24.C.

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 hours I once enjoy'd! 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.
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