Lyrics
Verse 1
I am weak, 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.
Chorus
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.
Chorus
Take my hand Lord Jesus take my hand
Take my hand Lord Jesus take my hand
There's a race to be run
There's a victory to be won
Every hour give me power to go free.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
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.
Chorus
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.
Chorus
Take my hand Lord Jesus take my hand
Take my hand Lord Jesus take my hand
There's a race to be run
There's a victory to be won
Every hour give me power to go free.
Outro
Let it be dear Lord, let it be.
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Take My Hand Lord Jesus blends the classic spiritual with a prayer for guidance. The verses confess weakness and ask Jesus for strength and protection from wrong, with the wish to walk close to Him as long as life lasts. The chorus asks for a closer walk daily, repeating "Let it be, dear Lord."
The added section asks Him to take the singer's hand, noting that there is a race to be run and a victory to be won, and asking for power every hour. A later verse looks to the end of feeble life, asking for gentle, safe guidance to the kingdom shore. The themes follow Psalm 73:23-24 on being held by the right hand, Hebrews 12:1 on running the race, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 on strength in weakness, and Micah 6:8 on walking with God. The slow, prayerful pace suits a quiet moment of devotion.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 73:23-24 The psalmist is held by the right hand and guided by God's counsel.
- Hebrews 12:1 Believers are urged to run with endurance the race set before them.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 God's power is made perfect in weakness.