Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,367 hymnals Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8 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 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. Topics: Confession of Sin; Consolation; Lamb of God; Lent; Longing for God; Personal Petition Used With Tune: CAITHNESS
O for a closer walk with God