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Just a Closer Walk With Thee
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Randy Travis sings "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," a classic gospel hymn expressing a believer's desire for daily intimacy with Jesus. The lyrics acknowledge human weakness and the need for divine strength, asking Christ to keep the singer from wrong and to share life's burdens. The chorus pleads for a closer walk, while later verses look toward the end of life, trusting God to guide safely into His eternal kingdom. The song reflects a humble, dependent faith and a longing for ongoing fellowship with God.
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I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long as I walk
Dear Lord, close to Thee.
[Chorus:]
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, is my plea
Daily walkin' close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Through this world of toils and snares
If I falter Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
[Chorus]
When my feeble life is o'er
And time for me will be no more
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom dear Lord, to Thy shore.
[Chorus]