Thou my everlasting portion

[1]
Thou my everlasting portion,
more than friend or life to me,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Saviour, let me walk with Thee.

[chorus]
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
close to Thee, close to Thee,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Saviour, let me walk with Thee.

[2]
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.

[chorus]
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
close to Thee, close to Thee,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Saviour, let me walk with Thee.

[3]
Lead me through this vale of shadows,
bear me o’er life’s fitful sea;
then the gate of life eternal
may I enter, Lord, with Thee.

[chorus]
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
close to Thee, close to Thee,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Saviour, let me walk with Thee.