Sacred Song Written by William Cowper, Composed by John Dykes
Notes on the hymn “O for a Closer Walk with God” written by William Cowper and composed by John Bacchus, with hymn tune “Beatitudo.”
The story goes that William Cowper, the hymn author of “O for a Closer Walk with God,” lived a sad life. Early on, he developed a chronic melancholia and despondency that plagued him until death. In one state of mental torment, he attempted suicide by drowning in October, 1773.
Although Cowper wrote much fine devotional materials, he was continually troubled by the lack of assurance of his own salvation.
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