O for a closer walk with God: Pdf sheet music

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 blessèdness I knew
When I first saw the Lord?
Where is that soul-refreshing view
Of Jesus and His word?

O Fire of God, come burn in me;
Renew a holy passion,
Till Christ my deepest longing be,
My never-failing fountain,
My never-failing fountain.

What peaceful hours I once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still!
But they have left an aching void
The world can never fill.

The dearest idol I have known,
Whate’er that idol be,
Help me tear if 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.

William Cowper (1731-1800)
Adapt. & new music: Stuart Townend & Keith Getty 
Copyright © 2009 Thankyou Music

Reviews and Comments

Review O for a closer walk 09 June 2009 Rating: Posted by: Mary Lockyer This has been set in a good vocal range for corporate singing, and the fluid melody line is easily picked up. A prayerful song adds a freshness to the original words, while the refrain has a more urgent feel, resolving in asking the Lord to be that water that is ever welling up to refresh and sustain the believer, it's gentle lilt will draw the words into your memory.