The Christian Sunday School Hymnal ‎#11

11. 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. [Refrain]

Close to thee, close to thee,
Close to thee, close to thee;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with thee. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Close to thee, close to thee,
Close to thee, close to thee;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Thou my everlasting portion
• Title: Close to Thee
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Close to thee, close to thee
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:5

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou my everlasting portion]
• Composer: S. J. Vail