closer to thee

you're my everlasting portion

more than a friend

more than a brother

more than anything to me

and all along my journey

give me the strength

give me the love

to walk closer to thee

lord be the strength

lord be the love

that walks closer to me

you're my fearless leader

gracious redeemer

beautiful savior

almighty king

you give a brand new start

can heal any broken heart

piece in your presence

get me closer to thee

get me closer to thee

nor for ease or worldly pleasure

nor for the fame

not for the fortune

my prayer shall be

gladly will i suffer

just give me the strength

give me the love

to walk closer to thee

lord be the strength

lord be the love

that walks closer to me

i sat alone in darkness with a troubled soul

you stood up in heaven ready to take control

removing all the distance that was between you and me

help me never to replace it and keep me closer to thee

lead me though the vale of shadows

lay me on your shoulder then bear me over

life's fitful sea

then at the gate of life eternal

show me the strength

show me the love

that kept me closer to thee

cause you are the strength

you are the love

that is closest to me