Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#392

392. Oh for a closer walk with God

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 memory 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh for a closer walk with God
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Communion: With God; Growth in Grace; Light: Walking in the; Likeness to God and Christ; Presence of God; Walking with God
• Notes: Author from index: Cowper

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