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559. Just a Closer Walk with Thee

1 I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

Refrain:
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

2 Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain]

3 When my feeble life is o’er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I am weak, but Thou art strong
Title: Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Author: Unknown
Refrain First Line: Just a closer walk with Thee
Meter: 7.7.7.9 R
Scripture:
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Just_a_Closer_Walk_with_Thee); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (147)
Tune Information
Name: CLOSER WALK
Meter: 7.7.7.9 R
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Just_a_Closer_Walk_with_Thee); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (147)



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