The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#308

308. O for a Closer Walk with God

1 O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heav'nly 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 then 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: O for a Closer Walk with God
• Author: William Cowper
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Aspiration; Fellowship with God; Revival; Submission

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Composer: Hugh Wilson
• Key: A♭ Major