Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One ‎#7

7. Closer to Thee Ever

Oh, let me walk close to Thee blessed Lord,
From Thy presence never would I stray,
I need Thy love and the strength Thou canst give;
For the trials of the day.

Chorus:
Closer, closer to Thee ever,
Close, this my great endeavor;
Closer, oh, may naught e’er sever,
From Thy blessed Spirit, Lord.

Closer to Thee I would walk all the way,
For the tempter often leads astray,
And I am weak, blessed Lord, without Thee;
oh, be with me ev’ry day.

Closer, yes, closer thro’ all of my life,
Tho’ the clouds of sorrow hover near;
If Thy strong hand I may clasp, dearest Lord,
Then my heart can feel no fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, let me walk close to Thee blessed Lord
• Title: Closer to Thee Ever
• Author: Helen Dungan
• Refrain First Line: Closer, closer to Thee ever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, let me walk close to Thee blessed Lord]
• Composer: J. M. Dungan
• Notes: Now Public Domain.