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  where is the blessedness i knew when i first saw the lord where is that soul refreshing view of jesus and his word  what peaceful hours i once enjoyed how sweet their memory still but they have left an aching void the world can never fill  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 whateer that idol be help me tear if 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 