One Sweetly Solemn Thought

Verse 1

One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o’er and o’er; Nearer to my home today am I Than e’er I’ve been before.

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

AMEN.