Nearing the Better Land

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Careworn traveler on life's ocean

Author: W. A. Spate
Tune: [Careworn traveler on life's ocean]
Published in 8 hymnals

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1 Careworn traveler on life’s ocean,
Bound for yonder golden strand,
Look beyond the waves’ commotion,
Thou art nearing that blest land.

Refrain:
Nearing, nearing, nearing, nearing,
Thou art nearing that blest land.

2 Though the sky be dark and gloomy,
And the wild storms loudly roar,
Look with hopeful heart beyond them,
Thou art nearing yon blest shore. [Refrain]

3 Trust in God, and be not fearful—
He will lend a helping hand;
Let thy heart be light and cheerful,
Thou art near the better land. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #15012

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First Line:	Careworn traveler on life's ocean
Title:	Nearing the Better Land
Author:	W. A. Spate
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Nearing, nearing, nearing, nearing
Copyright:	Public Domain