African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#552

552. Close to Thee

Thou, my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me.
While I walk this pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.

Oh, Master, let me walk with Thee,
Oh, Master, let me walk with Thee.
While I walk this pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion
• Title: Close to Thee
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  3 John 1:7
• Topic: Fellowship: with God; Christian Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou, my everlasting portion]
• Composer: Wanda Taylor Riddick
• Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, b. 1953
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1978, Riddick Taylor Music, Inc.; Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.