Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #396 (2011) Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal 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.
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and. Guidance; Jesus Guide; Walking with God Scripture: 1 John 2:6 Languages: English Tune Title: CLOSE TO THEE
Thou My Everlasting Portion (Close to Thee)