Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#483b

483b. 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 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed,
how sweet their mem'ry still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.

3 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from thy throne,
and worship only thee.

4 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: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: O for a closer walk with God
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:6
• Topic: The Journey of Life; Year B: Epiphany 2

Tune Information

• Name: CAITHNESS
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Melody from "Scottish Psalter" (1635)