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 […]
Continue readingQuick 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 […]
Continue readingLyrics 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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