Jesus is my forever friend
More than wealth or life to me,
All along life's pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with thee.

Close to you, close to you,
Close to you, close to you
All along my pilgrim journey,
Jesus, let me walk with you

Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Nor for fame will I now pray
I can bear all of life's trials
As long as with me you stay

Close to you, close to you,
Close to you, close to you
All along my pilgrim journey,
Jesus, let me walk with you

 Lead me through the time of shadows,
See me through life's stormy sea
Through the gate to life eternal
forever lord to be with thee

Close to you, close to you,
Close to you, close to you
Then the gate of life eternal,
May I enter, Lord, with you

Words by Fanny Cosby - Adapted by Norman Brule