Songs of Christian Service ‎#55

55. Nearing the Homeland Shore

1 The ocean of life I am crossing,
And round me the billows roar;
My boat on the rough waves is tossing,
But I’m nearing the homeland shore.

Refrain:
I’m nearing, nearing,
Nearing the homeland shore;
Tho’ waves rise and roll, there is joy in my soul,
I’m nearing the homeland shore.

2 My voyage has often been dreary,
And often my heart was sore,
I’ve often been troubled and weary,
But I’m nearing the homeland shore. [Refrain]

3 The Saviour—my pilot—has taught me
To trust in him more and more,
For safe thro’ all storm he has brought me,
And I’m nearing the homeland home. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The ocean of life I am crossing
• Title: Nearing the Homeland Shore
• Author: James Rowe
• Refrain First Line: I'm nearing, nearing, nearing the homeland
• Publication Date: 1903

Tune Information

• Name: [The ocean of life I am crossing]
• Composer: C. Austin Miles