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Thou my everlasting Portion,
More than friend or life to me,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
More than friend or life to me,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
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Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Not for fame my prayer shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Not for fame my prayer shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Not for fame my prayer shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Not 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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
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.
Bear me o’er life’s fitful sea;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, 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.
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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.
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London, United Kingdom
Blessings of the Lord to both my parents who took me to Church regularly as a child and sent me to Christian governed Schools in my formative years until I went to professional training institution. I am very grateful to Dr. Ezekiel Funso Omowo who, by the Spirit leading conveyed to me what it means to be a Christian; and I am forever grateful to God for my Pastor, Choir Master and Mentor, Revd. Gabriel Farombi who raised me up as young believer and pushed me hard to be really a responsible and accountable Christian.
I don't remember where I first learned this awesome and inspiring song in my pilgrimage so far, it was somewhere in my journey above. Today, I have been reading Ezra 8, then referred to Esther 1 for some reason, then back to Ezra 8, when I was reminded again that everything that pertains to life and fruitfulness can ONLY be due to God's presence. Leading me to unearth this timeless hymn in my depth and search for its full lyrics. A lot better, more spiritual and more meaningful than the current psychedelic Christian songs, I would agree.
My confession: You are my everlasting Portion, Jesus Christ.
My Prayer: Please let me CLOSELY WALK WITH YOU. Amen!
Ota, Ogun, Nigeria
This hymn carries me away always. I feel like flying away with it. What a hymn, so inspiring!
Calgary, AB, Canada
To God be the glory for this blessed song from a blessed heart. Tears flow freely from my heart today as I cried singing this hymn. What else do I want from life than to be closer to my maker. My prayer is when the gate is opened, let me enter with Thee O Lord.
Dallas, Texas, United States
Just as I began to worship on the mountain at 4am, having the thought to pour out my heart, I remembered Students Congress held in Gboko Nigeria 2008, where I first heard this hymn; my cares then gave way to my passion "To be close to God". What a longing...
Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria
I will be a year older tomorrow so I sing this song to You my Master, King and Lord to grant me fresh grace, zeal, love and faith to continue my walk with You while doing Your will.
Jos, Plateau
What a challenge, if a blind woman - Fanny Jane Crosby could do this ever inspiring, timeless and ageless song for the Lord since the 17th century, may we all ask ourselves what legacy we are leaving behind in the sands of time as we go.
Fanny has been resting in the bosom of the master she loved so much, while the impact of her work while here on earth continues to affect generation after generation for our Lord Jesus Christ.
May the Lord help us and our generation to serve him as these old saints did. Amen.
Accra, Ghana
What else does man need, just be close to God. We sung this hymn this morning and I knew it was a prayer from my heart. I just browsed looking for it because I just want to sing again and again!
Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
I just remembered this song, and I had to browse for it. The song reminds me that I have to be closer to God. Pls pray for me.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
I fondly remember singing this hymn on a Sunday. Bringing back memories of my grandfolks, my parents and my uncle Ivan singing with gusto in the Apostolic Unity Church Lansdowne Congregation
Bklyn, NY, United States
This song is a blessing to my soul. Lord it doesn't matter how much I toil and suffer; only, only let me walk with Thee.