Fanny J. Crosby, Silas J. Vail
Thou my everlasting portion, more than friend or life to me
All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour, let me walk with Thee
Close to Thee, close to Thee, close to Thee, close to Thee
All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour, let me walk with Thee
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
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