(Chorus)

Closer to You, Lord, closer to You, Lord

My true blessing is found in You, Lord

Though fleeting worldly glories all fade away

Your love shines on, forever and a day

Verse 1

What's right and wrong, Your Word makes it so clear

Living by Your will, the truest path, I hold so dear

But look around, the wicked seem to thrive, it's true

Greed and desire, no limits, they just push on through

They live in comfort, power, no pain, no fall

So proud and arrogant, standing strong and tall

(Chorus)

Closer to You, Lord, closer to You, Lord

My true blessing is found in You, Lord

Though fleeting worldly glories all fade away

Your love shines on, forever and a day

Verse 2

I tried to live upright, yet hardship was my friend

Did all my efforts count for naught, would this ever end?

Then to Your sacred space, my heavy heart I brought

Reading Your Word, in prayer, the truth I sought

The wicked's life, so hollow, now I see the light

How blind and foolish I was, in my own dim sight

(Chorus)

Closer to You, Lord, closer to You, Lord

My true blessing is found in You, Lord

Though fleeting worldly glories all fade away

Your love shines on, forever and a day

Verse 3

This life is brief, but true life's what You desire

With You, the Lord of life, I'll build my purpose higher

Every moment of my journey, You are always near

The courage to walk this path, I find it in You, clear

(Chorus)

Closer to You, Lord, closer to You, Lord

My true blessing is found in You, Lord

Though fleeting worldly glories all fade away

Your love shines on, forever and a day