289. The closer walk

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 know
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.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God
Title: The closer walk
Author: William Cowper
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Christian Experience; Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HERMON
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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