African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#396

396. Thou My Everlasting Portion (Close to Thee)

1 Thou my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior let me walk with Thee.

Refrain:
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.

2 Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Nor for fame my prayer shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.

3 Lead me through the vale of shadows,
Bear me o'er life's fitful sea;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou my everlasting portion
• Title: Thou My Everlasting Portion (Close to Thee)
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Close to thee, close to Thee
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 John 2:6
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and. Guidance; Jesus: Guide; Walking with God

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal