Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #195 (1957) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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 still!
But they have left an aching void
The world can never fill.
4 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne,
And worship only Thee.
5 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. Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12 Tune Title: NAOMI
O for a Closer Walk with God