The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#365

365. 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 J. Crosby
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christ: Friend; Christ: Our Love for; Commitment and Consecration; Fellowship with God

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: Silas J. Vail
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.8.7.
• Key: G Major