Conversation so far:
who wrote the song just a closer walk with thee
In 1940 Kenneth Morris arranged and published for the first time the well-known version of A Closer Walk With Thee.
what does the song a closer walk with thee allude to
The title and lyrics of the song allude to the Biblical passage from 2 Corinthians 5:7 which states, We walk by faith, not by sight and James 4:8.
what was the first recording of A Closer Walk With Thee“
The first known recording was by the Selah Jubilee Singers on October 8, 1941, New York City; with Thurman Ruth and John Ford lead vocal.
what is the second line of the song A Closer Walk With Thee“
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.

Question: what inspired the song
Self-contained rewrite: what inspired the origin of A Closer Walk With Thee“