Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #618 (2012) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: Thou my everlasting portion Refrain First Line: Close to thee, Close to thee Lyrics: 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]
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. [Refrain]
Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Courage; Daily Life and Work; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Guidance; Journey, Pilgrimage; Labor; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love for Jesus Christ Scripture: Psalm 23:4 Languages: English Tune Title: CLOSE TO THEE
Close to Thee