A Selection of Hymns ‎#XCVIII

XCVIII. Walking 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 What peaceful hours I then enjoy'd!
How sweet their memory still!
But now I find 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: Walking with God
• Author: Cowper
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Genesis 5:24
• Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Communion with God; Communion with Christ: Desired; Walking with God

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