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| Text: | O for a closer walk with God |
| Author: | William Cowper, 1731-1800 |
| Tune: | BEATITUDO |
| Composer: | John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876 |
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: | BEATITUDO |
| Composer: | John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876 |
| Meter: | CM |
| Key: | G Major |
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