Total Praise ‎#552

552. Close to Thee

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 this tedious journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee,
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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Thou my everlasting portion
• Title: Close to Thee
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, Close to Thee
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  3 John 1:7
• Topic: Discipleship; Fellowship with God; Jesus Christ: Savior; Christian Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: CLOSE TO THEE
• Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
• Arranger: Robert E. Wooten, Sr., 1930-2008
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Incipit: 51317 12151 35313
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1981, Mar-Vel