Cântăre I Would Be Closer to Thee

1. I would be closer, my Savior,

Yes, closer to Thee each day,

Filled with Thy Spirit and power,

And walking the holy way.



I would be closer to Thee,

I would be closer to Thee;

Closer each day, my heart doth say,

Closer, my Lord, to Thee.



2. I would be closer for shelter,

Just leaning upon Thy breast,

Trusting my all on the altar,

Thou givest me sweeter rest.



3. I would be closer for guidance,

Oh, let me not go astray,

Feeling the blessed assurance

That brightens my hope each day.



4. Closer to Jesus my helper,

His merits I humbly plead,

Drawing from heaven my treasure,

The grace I shall daily need.