51. Hymn: O For A Closer Walk With God

O For A Closer Walk With God

Author: William Cowper

Tune: BEATITUDO, by John B. Dykes

(Vocal)

(Melody)

1. Oh 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; 

    And purer light shall mark the road 

    That leads me to the Lamb.