The New Praiseworthy ‎#231

231. One Sweetly Solemn Thought

1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o'er and o'er—
I'm nearer home today
Than I've ever been before.
Nearer my Father's home,
Where the many mansions be;
Nearer the great white throne;
Near'r the crystal sea.

Refrain:
I am nearer home today,
I am nearer home today,
Nearer home, nearer home,
Nearer home today,
I'm one day nearer home today.

2 Nearer the bound of life,
Where we lay our burdens down;
Nearer leaving the cross;
Nearer leaving the crown.
Father, be near when my feet
Are slipping o'er the brink;
For I may be nearer home-
Nearer than I think!

Text Information

• First Line: One sweetly solemn thought
• Title: One Sweetly Solemn Thought
• Author: Phoebe Cary
• Refrain First Line: I am nearer home today
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [One sweetly solemn thought]
• Composer: Verdi
• Arranger: E. O. E.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.