The Hymnal ‎#305

305. O for a closer walk with God

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!

Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest;
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
And drove thee from my breast.

The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from thy throne,
And worship only thee.

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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.

O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The God whom we adore,
Be glory, as it was, is now,
And shall be evermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Author: William Cowper (1772)
• Meter: C.M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Sundays after Trinity: Divine Guidance; Holy Communion: Introits; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C.M
• Incipit: 12353 14367 13222
• Key: A♭ Major