Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 1,389 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heav'nly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb.
2 Where is the blessedness I knew,
when first I sought the Lord?
Where is the soul's refreshing view
of Jesus and His Word,
where is the soul's refreshing view
of Jesus and His word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their mem'ry still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill,
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,
I hate the sins that made Tee 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,
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,
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb.
Topics: The Holy Spirit The Spirit-led Life; Sanctifying Grace Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: ZERAH
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