Just a Closer Walk with Thee / Take My Hand Lord Jesus - Anne Murray & Tommy West - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In 1999, Canadian singer Anne Murray released a rendition of the gospel medley "Just a Closer Walk with Thee/Take My Hand Lord Jesus" as part of her 31st studio album, What a Wonderful World. The album, produced by Tommy West, featured 26 inspirational songs, with the medley being a prominent standout. This Anne Murray rendition brought together two classic hymns: "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," a traditional gospel song dating back to the 19th century, and "Take My Hand Lord Jesus," also known as "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," written by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1932. Anne Murray's soulful and heartfelt performance of the medley contributed to the success of What a Wonderful World, which reached the top of the US Christian Albums chart and peaked at 38 on the Billboard 200. The album received critical acclaim for its uplifting, inspirational tone, and the medley's inclusion showcased Murray's ability to blend her signature country and pop style with gospel music.