Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Merle Haggard Rev. J.D. Smith & The Congregation Lyrics
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But Thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk
Let me walk close to Thee.
Just a closer walk with Thee
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
Oh 'cause when my feeble life is o'er
Time for me will be no more
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom
To Thy kingdom shore.
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, it's my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
Oh daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord
Let it be
In these lyrics, the singer acknowledges their own weakness and sinfulness, and implores Jesus to keep them from doing wrong. They express a desire to walk beside Jesus and stay close to him, satisfied with that closeness. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, asking for a closer walk with Jesus and requesting that he grant this plea. The final verse addresses the singer's mortality, asking Jesus to guide them safely to his kingdom when their time on earth is over.
Overall, the song is a plea for closeness and guidance from Jesus. The singer recognizes their own imperfections but trusts in the strength and protection of Jesus. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this desire for constant closeness to Jesus, both in daily life and in death.
Line by Line Meaning
I am weak
I acknowledge my own weakness
But Thou art strong
But I believe that You, Jesus, are strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I ask Jesus to guard me from wrongdoing
I'll be satisfied as long
I'll be content as long as
As I walk
I walk with You, Jesus
Let me walk close to Thee.
I ask to stay close to You, Jesus
Just a closer walk with Thee
I just want to walk closer to You, Jesus
Grant it Jesus it's my plea,
I plead with Jesus to make it happen
Daily walking close to Thee
Every day, I want to walk close to You, Jesus
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
Please make it so, dear Lord
Oh 'cause when my feeble life is o'er
Because when my weak life is over
Time for me will be no more
I won't have any more time
Guide me gently, safely o'er
So please guide me carefully and safely
To Thy kingdom
To Your kingdom, Jesus
To Thy kingdom shore.
To the shore of Your kingdom
Oh daily walking close to Thee
Oh, I want to walk close to You every day, Jesus
Let it be, dear Lord
Please, dear Lord, make it so
Let it be
Please let it be
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: B.J. THOMAS, ERIC PRESTIDGE, JIM ED NORMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@_TheSavageMauler
Anyone still listening to this in 2024? 🇺🇸💪🏻
@annehoward140
I was today years old ( I'm 66years old) when I heard this, I'm British, so that's my excuse. What an amazing song, what an amazing singer!
@pandora58
Yes. Love this song
@Maria-tm2eu
yes... and I like it.
@peterbuckmaster581
Another Brit here. Fantastic song! @@annehoward140
@jgromoll
Been in my favorites for about 5 years.
@seanfried5583
One of the greatest songs ever written. An American classic.
@user-iu7ob3th4r
Lol I'm kinda related he's my mom's exes cousin
@zack6120
Dang
@christinanordin6777
I’m Swedish and I like the authentsity❤