Hymn Lyrics Search - Name That Hymn

hello all, hope you can help...?
i recently watched a DVD called "out of season" starring dennis hopper.
a hymn featuring a heavenly-sounding choirboy backed by organ was featured in it - about 3 minutes long, it contained 3 verses & choruses. the words were difficult to make out, but i caught the following:
verse 2 starts "i watch the sunrise, shine through the dark"
verse 3 starts: i watch the sunset, fading away"
each chorus has a final line that sounds like: "following on your way lord"
it is a beautiful song, one which i should very much like to acquire a recording of it on CD or MP3 if it's available (the film credits did not help at all)
any info gladly received thanks
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g underhill

Hi g,

Here are the lyrics to "Close to You" or "I Watch the Sunrise"

I watch the sunrise lighting the sky,
Casting its shadows near.
And on this morning bright though it be,
I feel those shadows near me.

But you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds,
Warming the earth below.
And at the midday, life seems to say,
I feel your brightness near me.

For you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

I watch the sunset fading away,
Lighting the clouds with sleep.
And as the evening closes its eyes,
I feel your presence near me.

For you are always close to me,
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

I watch the moonlight guarding the night,
Waiting till morning comes.
The air is silent, earth is at rest
Only your peace is near me.

Yes, you are always close to me,
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

Lovely song. It appears that Daniel O'Donnell has made a definitive recording of it. You can get it at Amazon here, or listen to a preview (first track on second CD)

Songs of Faith - Daniel O'Donnell

God bless,
Steve

dear steve
thanks for your reply - that's definitely the song in question
if you know who wrote the lyrics & music it would also be a great help
thanks
g underhill

Thanks for this info: I have been searching for this hymn for years.
Thanks Steve.
Maura Butler

i just sung ths song, and i feel good