
Author: Cowper Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #660 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christian Life Declension and Renewal; Walking with God Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame,
And 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 mem'ry still!
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. Scripture: Genesis 5:24
Oh, for a closer walk with God