The Christian’s Desire

Lyrics

Oh, for a closer walk with God!
A calm and heav’nly frame!
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb.

Chorus:

I do believe with all my heart
That Jesus died for me,
He died, the Friend of sinners died,
Poor sinners now, rejoice.

Where is the blessedness I knew
When first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
Of Jesus and His word?

(Chorus)

What peaceful hours I then enjoyed!
How sweet their mem’ry still!
But now I find an aching void,
The world can never fill.

(Chorus)

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.