Christ in Song ‎#882

882. One Sweetly Solemn Thought

1. One sweetly solemm tho't,
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
I'm nearer to my home today,
Than e'er I've been before.

Chorus:
Nearer my home,
Nearer my home;
Nearer my home today, today,
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. [Chorus]

3. Nearer my going home,
Laying my burdens down,
Leaving my cross of heavy grief,
Wearing my starry crown. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: One sweetly solemn tho't
• Title: One Sweetly Solemn Thought
• Author: Phoebe Cary
• Refrain First Line: Nearer my home
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Home Eternal: Nearing Home

Tune Information

• Name: [One sweetly solemn tho't]
• Composer: Philip Phillips
• Key: B♭ Major