Baptist Hymnal 1991 ‎#464

464. 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.
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 pray'r 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 thro' 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion
• Title: Close to Thee
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  James 4:8

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: Silas J. Vail
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major