The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#299

299. Thou, My Everlasting Portion

1 Thou, my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion
• Title: Thou, My Everlasting Portion
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1869)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 20:22

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: Silas J. Vail (1869)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. with Refrain
• Key: G Major