Melodies of Love ‎#19

19. Closer to Thee

1 Help me to live, Lord, day after day,
Closer to Thee, Lord, be Thou my stay;
help me to keep, dear Lord, I now pray,
closer to Thee each step of the way.

Refrain:
Closer to Thee, Lord, ever I'll cling,
This is the tribute, Lord, I would bring;
Then through the ages ever I'll sing,
"Closer to Thee, Lord, Savior and King!"

2 Let me not wander far from Thy side,
Closer to Thee, Lord, I would abide;
I want to walk with Thee as my Guide,
Closer to Thee, whatever betide. [Refrain]

3 Help me to walk this pathway below,
Closer to Thee, Lord, come weal or woe;
If Thou will lead no fear shall I know,
Closer to Thee, Lord, help me to grow. [Refrain]

4 When into glory my way I wing,
Closer to Thee, Lord, ever I'll cling;
While in my praises ever I'll sing,
"Closer to Thee, Lord, Savior and King." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Help me to live, Lord, day after day
• Title: Closer to Thee
• Author: Willa Calvert Smith
• Refrain First Line: Closer to Thee, Lord, ever I'll cling
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Copyright: © 1937, by Tillis S. Teddlie in "Songs of Salvation"

Tune Information

• Name: [Help me to live, Lord, day after day]
• Composer: Tillit S. Teddlie
• Key: B♭ Major