618. Close to Thee

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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. [Refrain]

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]

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: 2012
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Funeral: Sacraments; Courage; Daily Life and Work (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: CLOSE TO THEE
Composer: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
Arranger: Nolan Williams, Jr., b.1969
Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
Key: G Major
Copyright: arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.



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