Author: Phoebe Cary Hymnal: Christ in Song #882 (1908) Hymnal Title: Christ in Song First Line: One sweetly solemn tho't Refrain First Line: Nearer my home Lyrics: 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]
Topics: The Home Eternal Nearing Home Languages: English Tune Title: [One sweetly solemn tho't]
One Sweetly Solemn Thought