Music: Silas J. Vail, 1818-1884
Words: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
[Verse 1]
G D7 G
Thou, my ever-lasting portion,
D
More than friend or life to me,
G C
All along my pilgrim journey,
G D7 G
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
D G
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
D
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
G G7 C
All along my pilgrim journey,
G D7 G
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
[Verse 2]
G D7 G
Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
D
Nor for fame my prayer shall be;
G C
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
G D7 G
Only let me walk with Thee.
D G
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
D
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
G G7 C
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
G D7 G
Only let me walk with Thee.
[Verse 3]
G D7 G
Lead me through the vale of shadows,
D
Bear me o'er life's fitful sea;
G C
Then the gate of life e-ternal,
G D7 G
May I enter Lord, with Thee.
D G
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
D
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
G G7 C
Then the gate of life e-ternal,
G D7 G
May I enter Lord, with Thee.
