Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#534

534. O for a Closer Walk with God

1 O for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heav'nly frame,
alight 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 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
• Title: O for a Closer Walk with God
• Author: William Cowper (1779)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Micah 6:8
• Topic: The Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Christ: Lamb of God; Holy Spirit: Dove

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major