Author: Phoebe Cary Hymnal: Reformed Press Hymnal #283 (1934) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Reformed Press Hymnal Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
Nearer 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 E'en now, perchance, my feet
Are slipping on the brink,
And I, today, am nearer home,
Nearer than now I think.
5 Father, perfect my trust!
Strengthen my pow'r of faith!
Nor let me stand, at last, alone
Upon the shore of death.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DOLCE DOMUM
One Sweetly Solemn Thought