Walk With Me
The Gatlin Brothers Lyrics
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Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
The Gatlin Brothers's song "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" is a Christian hymn that expresses a deep desire for a closer relationship with God. The lyrics talk about the singer's weakness and their need for strength from Jesus in order to avoid wrongdoing. The request for a closer walk with God is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing its importance to the singer.
The second verse of the song specifically mentions the challenges of living in the world, with its "toil and snares." However, the singer finds comfort in the fact that they can rely on God to share their burden and guide them safely to the "kingdom shore" at the end of their life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" speak to the universal desire for a deeper connection with a higher power. The song acknowledges the difficulties and challenges of life but offers hope and comfort in the knowledge that God is always there to provide strength and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a closer walk with Thee,
I want to be closer to You, Jesus,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Please grant me this, Jesus,
Daily walking close to Thee,
I want to walk with You every day,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Please let it be so, dear Lord,
I am weak, but Thou art strong;
I am weak, but You are strong,
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
Please keep me away from sin, Jesus,
I'll be satisfied as long
I will be content for as long as
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
I walk close to You, Jesus.
Through this world of toil and snares,
In this tough world full of trouble,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
If I stumble, Lord, will anyone care?
Who with me my burden shares?
Who will share my burden with me?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
No one but You, dear Lord, no one but You.
When my feeble life is o'er,
At the end of my frail life,
Time for me will be no more;
Time will be no more for me,
Guide me gently, safely o'er
Guide me safely across
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
To Your heavenly kingdom, to Your shore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL (USA) BLACK, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL
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@prossfoster
Jim Murray was and still is, one of the best "true" tenors there is or ever will be ! (in my opinion)
@jennifursun3303
was wondering if he was still alive
@selkcebr
jennifur sun
Very much alive and still singing.
@morriswilburn9858
Historically, Gospel music has had more than its share of fine tenors.
@randalllewis2434
Yes he is.... He is musical worship leader at a Ch. i’n Florida!! His wife passed away, and he has the married! He is doing great!!
@waywed
A true lyric tenor !
@844jim
I've been a Jim Murray fan ever since I first heard "Sail On". Thanks for posting!
@saraevans810
Absolutely beautiful!
@sybilcasper6075
No one has ever sang this better than Jim Murray
@nanyaonwuamaeze4862
I am so grateful for this song and the strength and mercy of God. Thank You Lord Jesus because You are Lord over all including what/when I don’t understand!!!