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Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Treme Lyrics
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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
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
When my feeble life is o'er
Time for me shall be no more
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore
When life's sun sinks in the west
Lord, may I have done my best
May I find sweet peace and rest
In that happy home of the blessed
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
The lyrics to "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" by Treme Brass Band revolve around a plea to connect with God and seek strength and guidance in life. The first verse speaks to the singer's vulnerability and weakness, asking for Jesus to guide them from leading a wrong path. The singer acknowledges that as long as they walk closely with Jesus, they will be content. The chorus repeats the plea to walk closer with Jesus and to allow the daily walk to be in His embrace.
The second verse speaks to mortality and the singer's recognition that their time on earth is limited. The singer asks for guidance and safe passage to enter into God's kingdom. The final verse speaks to the significance of living a fulfilling life and the desire to find peace in the afterlife. The song's overall message is one of seeking to live a righteous life with the hope of receiving salvation in the end.
The song's meaning is especially poignant as it originates from the African American Gospel tradition, where faith, hope, and resilience intersect in the face of oppression and adversity. The plea for God's guidance is a spiritual response to the harsh realities of life and the desire to find solace and tranquility in the face of that adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I am weak but Thou art strong
Although I am weak, You are strong and can provide me with the strength I need.
Jesus keep me from all wrong
May Jesus protect me from all evil and keep me on the right path.
I'll be satisfied as long
As long as I can walk with Jesus, I will be content.
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee
I ask that as I journey through life, You stay close to me.
Just a closer walk with Thee
All I want is to walk closely and intimately with Jesus.
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea
I beseech Jesus to grant me the desire to walk closely with Him.
Daily walking close to Thee
May I walk with Jesus every day, staying close to Him.
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
I entrust my journey with Jesus to God, asking that His will be done.
When my feeble life is o'er
When my weak and mortal life comes to an end
Time for me shall be no more
There will be no more time, as life on Earth will have ended.
Guide me gently, safely o'er
May God guide me safely to His eternal kingdom.
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore
May God lead me to the promised land, His kingdom.
When life's sun sinks in the west
As my life comes to an end and the sun sets in the west.
Lord, may I have done my best
I pray that I have lived a good life and done my best as a person.
May I find sweet peace and rest
May I find everlasting peace and rest in God's kingdom.
In that happy home of the blessed
In the blessed and happy home of heaven.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Traditional
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Music 1968 - 72
The money shot is at 1:33
The Treme Brass Band Group Members:
Benny Jones
Corey Henry
Eddie Boh Paris
Elliot Callier
Fred Kemp
Henry Youngblood
James Andrews
Jeffrey Hills
Kermit Ruffins
Kerwin James
Kirk Joseph
Lionel Batiste
Roger Lewis
Stackman Callier
Wayne Pope
frankyh101
Well there must be something wrong with me. Every time I hear a beautiful slow rendition of this. especially with a trumpet Solo so loud and true and touching on all the right notes. my eyes shut tightly, i get a floaty feelin in the pit of my chest and my eyes tear up. and i have no option but to hang on every note He plays while I sway to the rhythm. You ever feel like that? It'd be a great honour to be put to rest to Beautiful music like this.
Kroka Scotzerland
True feelings!❤
XXVvKX9
Same
SimonLewsBooks
That is soooooo good. The whole band is amazing and the trumpet player's tone...just glorious!
Sean Emmett
God this is good. The first note is mighty and the trumpet solo is quite unique
Luis Galleguillos
This version of Closer Walk to Thee is so full of sentiment. The trumpet player is a master..
BOB ROTHWELL
My son got me hooked on Treme. I used to tell my family to drop me off in the Needles section of Canyonlands, Utah. Beautiful wild country. Now, because of my renewed exposure to the musical culture of NOLA I tell em, when I go, you better second line!
PhotoCher
Thanks, twansolo!! I loved the Corner and the Wire, and Treme is another winner from these guys. Awesome music, too!!
Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus
One can only wish to be buried so beautifully <3 Blessings NOLA!
Erik Lindberg
Lay me ro rest with these men playing at my funeral. A better piece of music you could not find or hear