The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#442

442. 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 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 once enjoyed;
How sweet their memory till!
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.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Author: William Cowper (1731-1800)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The life of holiness: Challenge

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