One Sweetly Solemn Thought

1One sweetly solemn thought,
Comes to me o'er and o'er;
I'm nearer to my home today,
Than e'er I've been before.

RefrainNearer my home,
Nearer my home;
Nearer my home today, today,
Than e'er I've been before.

2Nearer my Father's house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns,
Nearer the crystal sea.

3Nearer my going home,
Laying my burdens down,
Leaving my cross of heavy grief,
Wearing my starry crown.