Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#679

679. 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 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I sought the Lord?
Where is the soul refreshing view
of Jesus and His word?

3 Return, O holy Dove, return,
sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn
and drove Thee from my breast.

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,
serene and calm my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: O for a Closer Walk with God
• Author: William Cowper (1772)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: The Church on Mission: Daily Life; Daily Life; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: AVON
• Composer: Hugh Wilson (1825)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Higher key, No. 182