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  WALKING WITH GOD
  by William Cowper
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Summary: The sermon 'Walking With God' by William Cowper emphasizes the
importance of seeking a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, and
renouncing sin and idolatry to experience spiritual peace and rest.

Topics: "Spiritual Intimacy", "Repentance"
Scripture References: James 4:8

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William Cowper's sermon emphasizes the desire for a closer walk with
God, reflecting on past experiences of spiritual closeness and longing
for a return to that intimacy. He acknowledges the distractions and
idols that have hindered this relationship, expressing a deep repentance
and longing for the Holy Spirit's guidance and presence to lead back to
God. The sermon highlights the need to remove any idols or sins that
have taken the place of God in our hearts and to worship Him alone,
seeking a serene and pure path that leads to Jesus.

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(Gen. v, 24)

Oh! for a closer walk with GOD,

A calm and heav'nly 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?

What peaceful hours I once enjoy'd

How sweet their mem'ry still!

But they have left an aching void,

The world can never fill.

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.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/william-cowper/walking-with-god/
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