I Would Be Closer to Thee

Verse 1

I would be closer, my Savior, Yes, closer to Thee each day, Filled with Thy Spirit and power, And walking the holy way.

Chorus

I would be closer to Thee, I would be closer to Thee; Closer each day, my heart doth say, Closer, my Lord, to Thee.

Verse 2

I would be closer for shelter, Just leaning upon Thy breast, Trusting my all on the altar, Thou givest me sweeter rest.

Verse 3

I would be closer for guidance, Oh, let me not go astray, Feeling the blessed assurance That brightens my hope each day.

Verse 4

Closer to Jesus my helper, His merits I humbly plead, Drawing from heaven my treasure, The grace I shall daily need.