"A Closer Walk"

[Nelson Bradford]

Lord, I am pleading; hear Thou my prayer.
Let me Thy blessed fellowship share.
From day to day Thy servant I'd be
Grant me a closer walk with Thee.

Refrain:
Oh, for a closer walk with Thee!
Near to Thy side I ever would be.
Shield me and hide me;
Constantly guide me
Into a closer walk with Thee.

Verse 2
Voices of earth unnumbered I hear;
Cares and perplexing problems are near.
Trusting in Thee, my soul shall be free.
Grant me a closer walk with Thee.

Verse 3
Strong are the foes that conquer I must.
Long is the way, but in Thee I trust.
In my own strength but weakness I see
Grant me a closer walk with Thee.

Verse 4
Glorious Master, King of my soul,
On Thee my burdens gladly I roll.
Thou art my portion eternally
Grant me a closer walk with Thee.

- Haldor Lillenas, 1924

Copyright © Renewed 1952 by Haldor Lillenas

[Anne and Dwayne Hood]

When we plead with a sincere heart to walk closer to God--Do we realize that it is going to be a path of heartache and pain. but, He trod the way before us, and understands eaach pain and heartache. You could just about say, "No pain, no gain." But, we still say, "Sweeter as the years go by."