Guess the 1960s song lyrics #352

*First line is the artist name. 1961. This was this artist's first record and it was a hit. She was from New Orleans. She also wrote this song. She was only 19. This song has been covered by Fats Domino, Cher, Ike and Tina Turner, and Bonnie Raitt. This artist sang in her church choir and this song was based on the hymn "Just a Closer Walk With Thee."