It is the time of year when lots of people make New Year’s resolutions. I normally don’t, however, this year has been a difficult one, and I am hopeful that 2026 will be better. The best path to happiness is to try to be more like Jesus (Romans 8:28-30, 35-37), so I hope that this old hymn will help to keep me mindful of that:
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
(Anonymous)
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.
Refrain:
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.
2.
Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee
Refrain
3.
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. [1]
