One sweetly solemn thought

Lyrics

1. One sweetly solemn thought, Comes to me over and over, I’m nearer home today, today, Than I have been before.
2. Nearer my Father’s house, Where many mansions be, Nearer the great white throne today, Nearer the crystal sea.
3. Nearer the bound of life, Where burdens are laid down; Nearer to leave the cross today, And nearer to the crown.
4. Be near me when my feet Are slipping o’er the brink; For I am nearer home today, Perhaps, than now I think.
Refrain Nearer my home, Nearer my home, Nearer my home today, today, Than I have been before.