The New English Hymnal ‎#414

414. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Lent
• Notes: alternate tune STRACATHRO 416b

Tune Information

• Name: CAITHNESS
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1635