By Jesse Morrell

      The closer that I walk with thee,
            the more suffering I am sure to see.
      As I follow in thy ways,
            the more I'll know how much you paid.

      The closer that I walk with thee,
            the more of your love I feel on me.
      As I follow in thy ways,
            the more I long to give you praise.

      The closer that I walk with thee,
            the more I wonder how can this be?
      As I follow in thy ways,
            the more I'll know you in my days.

      The closer that I walk with thee,
            the more in the world I hate to be.
      As I follow in thy ways,
            the more I wait to be taken away.