49   One sweet-solemn thought




[V1]
One sweetly solemn tho’t, Comes to me o’er and o’er!
I’m nearer to my home today, Than e’er I’ve been before.

[C]
Nearer my home, Nearer my home,
Nearer my home today, today,
Than e’er been before

[V2]
Nearer my Father’s home, Where many mansions be!
Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns,
Nearer the crystal sea

[C]
Nearer my home, Nearer my home,
Nearer my home today, today,
Than e’er been before

[V3]
Nearer my going home, Laying my burdens down,
Leaving my cross of heavy grief,
Wearing my starry crown.

[C]
Nearer my home, Nearer my home,
Nearer my home today, today,
Than e’er been before