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Text:Close to Thee
Author:Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
Tune:CLOSE TO THEE
Arranger:Robert E. Wooten, Sr., 1930-2008
Composer:Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884

552. 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 this tedious journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee,
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]

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: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Discipleship; Fellowship with God; Jesus Christ: Savior (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: CLOSE TO THEE
Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
Arranger: Robert E. Wooten, Sr., 1930-2008
Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
Incipit: 51317 12151 35313
Key: D♭ Major
Copyright: Arr. © 1981, Mar-Vel



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