Hymn 017 – ONE sweetly solemn thought | C&S English Hymnary

1. ONE sweetly solemn thought Come to me o'er and o’er I am nearer my home to-day Than I ever have been. 2. Nearer my Father’s house Where many mansions be Nearer the great and snow-white throne Nearer the crystal sea. 3. Nearer the bond of life Where we lay our burden down Nearer shall I leaving the cross Nearer gaining the crown. 4. But the waves of that silent sea Roll dark upon my sight Which brightly on the other side Break on a shore of light. 5. Father perfect my trust Strengthen the grasp of my faith Let me feel Thee near when I stand Along on the shore of death; 6. Feel Thee near when my feet Are slipping over the brink For it may be I'm nearer home Nearer now than i think AMEN