Close to Thee

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.

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.

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.

Refrain:

Close to thee, Close to thee, Close to thee, Close to thee;

All along my pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with thee.