The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15012

15012. Nearing The Better Land

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]

Text Information

• First Line: Careworn traveler on life’s ocean
• Title: Nearing The Better Land
• Author: W. A. Spate
• Refrain First Line: Nearing, nearing, nearing, nearing
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of Joy by John Tenney (Boston: Lee & Shepard, 1875)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: REGENT SQUARE by Henry T. Smart

Tune Information

• Name: DONEGAL
• Arranger: John Harrison Tenney (1875)
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain