The Hymnal 1982 ‎#684

684. O for a closer walk with God

1 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!

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 Return, O holy Dove, return,
sweet messenger of rest;
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
and drove thee from my breast.

4 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from thy throne,
and worship only thee.

5 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: O for a closer walk with God
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Christian Life

Tune Information

• Name: CAITHNESS
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635; The English Hymnal, 1906 (harm.)