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 blessèdness I knew
When I first 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 pa**ion
Till 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!
O Fire of God, come burn in me
Renew a holy pa**ion
Till Christ my deepest longing be
My never-failing fountain
My never-failing fountain
The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er 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.
O Fire of God, come burn in me
Renew a holy pa**ion
Till Christ my deepest longing be
My never-failing fountain
My never-failing fountain