The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1335

1335. One sweetly solemn thought

1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
I'm nearer home today, today,
Than e'er I've been before.

Chorus:
Nearer my home,
Nearer my home;
Nearer my home today, today,
Than e'er I've been before.

2 Nearer my Father's house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns,
Nearer the crystal sea. [Chorus]

3 Nearer my going home,
Laying my burdens down,
Leaving my cross of heavy grief,
Wearing my starry crown. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: One sweetly solemn thought
• Author: Phoebe Cary
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:16
• Topic: Bible Songs: Judgment and Second Advent

Tune Information

• Name: NEARER MY HOME
• Composer: Philip Phillips, by per
• Key: B♭ Major