The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1406

1406. One sweetly solemn thought

1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
I'm nearer to my parting hour
Than e'er I've been before.
Nearer my Father's house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns,
Nearer the crystal sea.

Chorus:
My home, my home
My beautiful heavenly home,
I am nearer my home today,
Than ever I've been before.

2 Near my going home,
Laying my burden down,
Leaving my cross of heavy grief,
Wearing my starry crown,
Father, perfect my trust,
Strengthen my feeble faith;
Support me when at last I stand
Upon the shore of death. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: One sweetly solemn thought
• Author: Phoebe Cary
• Refrain First Line: My home, my home
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Bible Songs: Special Selections

Tune Information

• Name: SOLEMN THOUGHT
• Composer: S. W. Straub
• Key: D Major