Move Up A Little Closer Lyrics - Wilburn Brothers

Oh how well I do remember back to old camp meetin' times 

I lingered in the shadows to hide this face of mine 

I could barely hear the preacher barely hear the olders pray 

Then one night I heard the still small voice say 

Move up a little closer don't hide in shadows 

Come now and be counted with the children of the Lord 

Move up a little closer climb high up the mountain 

Move up a little closer to the kingdom of the Lord 

[ piano ] 

I pretended not to listen tried to close my burning ears 

Although I'd been a sinner who wasted many years 

So I turned to leave the meetin' but somehow I couldn't start 

Once more I heard the voice in my heart 

Move up a little closer... 

[ dobro ] 

I'm so thnakful for the message that was sent to me that night 

I dawned by Christian armor and I bowed to spread the lights 

Now when I see you sinner standing in the shadows dim 

I bow my head and say this praer for him 

Move up a little closer...