I want to be closer.  Closer to your side
I want to be nearer.  Never let me hide
I want to be purer.  As I walk through life
I want to be yours.  In you I will abide

There is never a time you will leave my side
But I may wander away
When I do I can rest assured you abide
In my heart each and every day

You promised you’ll never leave or forsake me
Even if I should mess up
When I find myself far from where I should be
You come and fill my cup

When I cannot hide from the trials I face
I just want to walk away
But you come and guide me to a peaceful place
Where I can bow and pray

These are the reasons I trust in you
Every promise I know is true
You will be with me my whole life through
Jesus, my Lord