Laudes Domini ‎#313

313. The closer walk

1 Oh, 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God
• Title: The closer walk
• Author: William Cowper
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Genesis 5:24
  ;
  Ezekiel 14:3
  ;
  Luke 22:54
  ;
  Galatians 4:15
• Topic: Absence from God; Afflictions; Assurance: Prayer for; Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Declenson: spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: HERMON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major