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O for a closer walk with God

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The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)

Metric Index

Modality

D Major

15-Pitch Humming Index

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Author

William Cowper [1731-1800 (alt.)]

Language

English

Publication Date

1985

Source

The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter [1635; The English Hymnal]

Last Five Uses

• Used on Aug 13, 2023 10:30 as the Sermon Hymn at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Jul 16, 2023 10:30 as the Sermon Hymn at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Nov 10, 2019 10:30 as the Choral Anthem at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Jan 15, 2017 10:00 as the Gradual Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Jun 19, 2016 10:00 as the Communion Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA

Poem Words (Five verses)

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!

Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
of Jesus and his word?

Return, O holy Dove, return,
sweet messenger of rest;
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
and drove thee from my breast.

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

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.