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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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
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.
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.
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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.
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Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
This hymn is one of the spiritual hymns, that gives peace of mind and focus on Jesus as a good friend in difficult times. I just recieved my peace. Glory to God for sending the Holy Spirit to bless me through this hymn, am very grateful and thank you very much. Shalom.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
This is one of the inspiring hynmnal song l have ever heard in my life. About twenty years ago it's always fresh in my spirit
Nassau, Bahamas
After being so disappointed and rejected by a love one a while ago. With tears in my eyes walking up my stairs. I begin to sing "Thou art my everlasting portion more than friends you are to me. Close to thee O Lord.
Thank you Holy Spirit for your indwelling.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Recently, I heard the song being sang to me in the dream. I saw it as a message to me from the LORD. Praise God.
Pearland, Texas, United States
As I was reading my daily devotions from Jesus Calling, one line in the meditation said “How much better is it to walk close to Me, depending on My strength and trusting Me in every situation. ” I stopped right there and thought of this wonderful hymn. I found it under Close to thee, but love the first line…Thou my everlasting Portion. I have been studying that word for a few days, Portion, as it applies to our Christian life and our eternal home with the Lord. It never ceases to amaze me that GOD will reveal songs and scriptures for me as I try to understand a particular topic. We are truly Blessed to be here and, one day will be with Him forever . God Bless you all.
Arima, Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
This song gives me goose bump set a peace to my soul and serenity leaving me spiritually fill and carms my spirit knowing that God is more than friend to me and that God will continue to draw me closer to him .
Kampala, Uganda
We used to sing this song in early 80s. While washing a car with bare hands the words, "Not for ease or worldly pleasure" strongly rang in my heart and so did the tune. Getting the music and lyrics online has revived my joy in the Lord.
Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
Powerful song and soothing
Kericho, Rift Valley, Kenya
The best hymn
Always brings me close to God
Dallas, TX, United States
I always love this hymn. As I was about to pray this morning, this hymn came to my mind. I have to search for it and sang it. May the bless the composer and those who are working tirelessly for others to access it.