May I live close to Thee, O God!
So close that I may hear Thy voice
Through error's din,
And then, whatever may befall,
Rejoice.
May I live close to Thee, O God!
So close that I may help extend
To those in need,
The sinful and the sorrowing
Befriend.
May I live close to Thee, O God!
So close that in the storm and stress
I may discern,
Through Truth sublime, the Life that is
Divine.
