One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#423

423. 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.

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.
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, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, Close to Thee
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:4
  ;
  Matthew 7:14
  ;
  Matthew 28:20
  ;
  Revelation 22:14
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Christian Life, Discipleship; Commitment/Dedication; Cross (of the believer); Discipleship; Eternal Life; Journey

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Key: G Major or modal