The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#474

474. Thou My Everlasting Portion

1 Thou my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Saviour, let me walk with Thee.

Refrain:
Close to Thee,
Close to Thee,
Close to Thee,
Close to Thee;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Saviour, 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.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou my everlasting portion
• Title: Thou My Everlasting Portion
• Author: Fanny J Crosby, 1820-1915
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: S J Vail
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal