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Verse 1
Thou my everlasting Portion,
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.
Verse 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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Verse 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.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.
Notes
The hymn Close to Thee, Thou My Everlasting Portion is a heartfelt expression of a Christian’s desire for an intimate, lifelong walk with Jesus. In the first verse, the believer recognizes Christ as their greatest treasure—more precious than friendship or life itself—and longs for His companionship throughout life’s journey.
The second verse rejects worldly pleasures, fame, and comfort, showing a willingness to endure hardship if it means walking closely with the Savior. The third verse looks beyond this life, trusting Jesus to lead through trials and into eternal life. For a Christian, it’s a prayer of devotion, surrender, and eternal hope.