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A Closer Walk
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Fred Hammond's "A Closer Walk" is a contemporary gospel song expressing a deep desire for intimacy with God. The lyrics portray a believer who acknowledges their tendency to stray and pleads for God's guidance and protection. The song emphasizes that God's love transforms and brings peace, describing a longing to dwell under His care. It contrasts life without God, marked by sadness and madness, with the joy and calm found in His presence. The repeated theme of drawing closer with every step and heartbeat underscores a personal, ongoing relationship with the Lord.
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[Verse 1]
There's none greater
Now or later
This I know
Lord of mercy
Light my pathway
Make me whole
[Chorus A]
Just a closer walk with thee
'Cause Your love will make the difference in me
There's no place I'd rather be
Than beneath Your wings of serenity, ohh
[Verse 2]
So prone to stray
hold me tightly
Don't let go
Shepherd lead me
Guide me daily
I am Yours
[Chorus B]
Just a closer walk with thee
For Your love will make the difference in me, oh Lord
There's no place I'd rather be
Than beneath Your wings of serenity, ohh [Instrumental Solo]... {Don't let go}
[Bridge]
On my own
Life for me
Wasn't getting better, ohh
When Your love
Captured me
I was found forever
So with every...
[Vamp]
Every step Lord I take
Closer and closer, closer and closer
With every beat my heart makes
Lord when You hear it may it sound like Your own
[Vamp x1]
[Vamp 2]
There is no living life Lord without You
No joy is found only sadness
Instead of peace there is sorrow
No quiet calm only madness
Without You, Lord without You
Without You, Lord without You
[Out]