275 ONE SWEETLY SOLEMN THOUGHT HYMN (G)

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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.

Chorus

Near my home, Near my home, Near my home today, today, Than I have been before

Nearer my Father’s house, Where many mansions be, Nearer today, the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea.

Chorus

Near my home, Near my home, Near my home today, today, Than I have been before

Nearer the bound of life, Where burdens are laid down; Nearer to leave the heavy cross, Nearer to gain the crown.

Near my home, Near my home, Near my home today, today, Than I have been before

Father, perfect my trust! Strengthen my pow'r of faith! Nor let me stand, at last, alone Upon the shore of death.

Chorus

Near my home, Near my home, Near my home today, today, Than I have been before