
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christian Hymns #203 (1935) 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 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. Languages: English Tune Title: [Thou my everlasting portion]
Close To Thee