Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#353

353. 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 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: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: O for a Closer Walk with God
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Repentance; The Christian Way of Life: Aspiration and Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Key: A♭ Major