The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#952

952. One sweetly solemn thought

1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
I'm nearer to my parting hour
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.

3 Nearer my going home,
Laying my burden down,
Leaving my cross of heavy grief,
Wearing my starry crown.

Text Information

• First Line: One sweetly solemn thought
• Author: Phoebe Cary
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death and Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: THOUGHT
• Composer: J. B. Herbert
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #688 or 946.