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Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #423 (2018) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 28:20 First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, Close to Thee Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Commitment/Dedication; Cross (of the believer); Discipleship; Eternal Life; Journey Languages: English Tune Title: CLOSE TO THEE
Close to Thee