The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#558

558. One Sweetly Solemn Thought

1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o’er and o’er;
Nearer to my home today am I
Than e’er I’ve been before.

2 Nearer my Father’s house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer, today, the great white throne,
Nearer the crystal sea.

3 Nearer the bound of life,
Where burdens are laid down;
Nearer to leave the heavy cross,
Nearer to gain the crown.

4 Father, perfect my trust!
Strengthen my power of faith!
Nor let me stand, at last, alone
Upon the shore of death.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: One sweetly solemn thought
• Title: One Sweetly Solemn Thought
• Author: Phoebe Cary, 1824-1871
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Eternal Life

Tune Information

• Name: DULCE DOMUM
• Composer (attributed to): R S Ambrose
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: D Major