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Text:Close to Thee
Author:Fanny Crosby
Tune:CLOSE TO THEE
Composer:Silas J. Vail

151. 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Thou my everlasting portion
Title: Close to Thee
Author: Fanny Crosby (1874)
Refrain First Line: Close to thee, close to thee
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Resurrection
Notes: Text by American poet Fanny Crosby, from Songs of Grace and Glory (1874).
Tune Information
Name: CLOSE TO THEE
Composer: Silas J. Vail (1874)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Incipit: 51317 215
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Tune CLOSE TO THEE by composer Silas J. Vail, from Songs of Grace and Glory (1874).



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