The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#456

456. 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 to God,
Calm and serene my frame;
And 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, a.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Genesis 5:24
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Trinity, Fifteenth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ: Lamb
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DEVEREUX
• Composer: L. Devereux
• Arranger: George Kingsley (1839)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.