Nearing the Port
William Thomas Dale • English
Primary Scripture: 2 Peter 1:14
Verse 1
"I am nearing the port," I will soon be at home, And the voyage of life will be o'er; And beneath the high arches of heaven's bright dome I shall dwell with my friends gone before
Chorus
I am nearing, yes, nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port; Nearing, Nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port.
Verse 2
"I am nearing the port," I will soon be at rest, I will anchor in peace on the strand, I will stand on that shore 'mid the throng of the blest, I will dwell in that beautiful land
Chorus
I am nearing, yes, nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port; Nearing, Nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port.
Verse 3
"I am nearing the port," for the land is in sight, And the mountains in grandeur are seen; And the landscape of Eden I hail with delight, And the plains that are covered with green.
Chorus
I am nearing, yes, nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port; Nearing, Nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port.
Verse 4
"I am nearing the port," see, the blessed have come, And are gath'ring along on the shore; Now they watch to receive me and welcome me home, Where we'll part never, no, nevermore.
Chorus
I am nearing, yes, nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port; Nearing, Nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port.
Verse 5
"I am anchored in port," I have reached the bright strand, And the voyage of life is now past; With my Saviour I'll dwell in that beautiful land, And with rapture I'll shout, "Home at last!"
Chorus
I am nearing, yes, nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port; Nearing, Nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 2-peter 1:14