Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#380

380. 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.
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 pray'r 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 thru 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Aspiriaton; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou my everlasting portion]
• Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
• Key: F Major