Vocal Gems ‎#43

43. Close to thee

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 pray'r shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.

Refrain:
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 thro' the vale of shadows,
Bear me o'er life's fitful sea;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord with Thee.

Refrain:
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
• Refrain First Line: Close to thee, close to thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou my everlasting portion]
• Composer: Silas J. Vail
• Key: G Major or modal