The Hymnbook ‎#319A

319A. 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 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn
And drove Thee from my breast.

3 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne,
And worship only Thee.

4 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: O for a Closer Walk with God
• Author: William Cowper (1772)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:12
  ;
  Psalm 139:23-24
  ;
  Hebrews 12:14
• Topic: Aspiration; Christ: Lamb of God; Commitment; Devotion; Hope; Walking with God; Life in Christ: Hope and Aspiration

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major