The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#660a

660a. Oh, for a closer walk with God

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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God
• Title: Oh, for a closer walk with God
• Author: W. Cowper (1772)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Home and Personal Use; Aspiration
• Notes: Tune name in index: ALEXANDRIA

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, for a closer walk with God]
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major