Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #456 (1926) 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 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 to God,
Calm and serene my frame;
And purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb.
Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Trinity, Fifteenth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ Lamb Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Languages: English Tune Title: DEVEREUX
O for a Closer Walk with God