The New Christian Hymnal ‎#279

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

3. 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 (1772)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Sanctification
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: Rev. John Baccus Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C M
• Incipit: 12353 14367 13222
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.