Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #289 (1890) First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Lyrics: 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 know
When first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
Of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
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. Topics: Christian Experience; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Heart Searching of; Holy Spirit Witnessing; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Heart Searching of; Holy Spirit Witnessing Languages: English Tune Title: HERMON
The closer walk