1 Help me to live, Lord, day after day,
Closer to Thee, Lord, be Thou my stay;
help me to keep, dear Lord, I now pray,
closer to Thee each step of the way.

Refrain:
Closer to Thee, Lord, ever I'll cling,
This is the tribute, Lord, I would bring;
Then through the ages ever I'll sing,
"Closer to Thee, Lord, Savior and King!"

2 Let me not wander far from Thy side,
Closer to Thee, Lord, I would abide;
I want to walk with Thee as my Guide,
Closer to Thee, whatever betide. [Refrain]

3 Help me to walk this pathway below,
Closer to Thee, Lord, come weal or woe;
If Thou will lead no fear shall I know,
Closer to Thee, Lord, help me to grow. [Refrain]

4 When into glory my way I wing,
Closer to Thee, Lord, ever I'll cling;
While in my praises ever I'll sing,
"Closer to Thee, Lord, Savior and King." [Refrain]