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Inspiration Beyond Depression

Cowper: Inspiration Beyond Depression

Inspiration Beyond DepressionEsteemed poet, brilliant hymn writer and devoted friend, William Cowper suffered from depression. This mental illness clearly took away some of the joy of living from a devout Christian believer. Today, over 200 years after his death, Cowper’s lyrics continue to inspire.Consider this tribute to Cowper by the great Romantic poet, Elizabeth Barrett […]

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O for a Closer Walk with God – Hymn of the Week

Quick Navigation O for a Closer Walk with God – Introduction of the Hymn18th-Century Evangelical Christian LeadersLady HuntingtonClick Below for O for a Closer Walk with God LyricsO for a Closer Walk with God: Hymn of the Week Radio Show EpisodeReading of O for a Closer Walk with God Lyrics(stanzas 1-3)(4-6)Background of O for a […]

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O for a Closer Walk with God Lyrics

Lyrics of O for a Closer Walk with Godby William Cowper (1731-1800)(stanzas 1-3)O for a closer walk with God,A calm and heavenly frame,A light to shine upon the roadThat leads me to the Lamb!Where is the blessedness I knew,When first I saw the Lord?Where is the soul refreshing viewOf Jesus, and His Word?What peaceful hours […]

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