Christian Hymns ‎#269

269. Am I Nearer to Heaven Today?

1 O the yesterday's moments for pleasure or woe,
Have been stealthily carried away;
I am nearer the valley of shadows, I know--
Am I nearer to heaven today?

Chorus:
Am I nearer? Am I nearer?
Am I nearer to heaven today?
Am I nearer the gate where the blessed ones wait?
Am I nearer to heaven today!

2 I am nearer the time for the breaking of ties,
That are holding my loved ones to me;
I am nearer the time for my latest good-byes--
Am I nearer, O Father to Thee? [Chorus]

3 I am nearer the close of my labor below,
I am nearer the end of my way;
I am nearer the edge of the valley, I know--
Am I nearer to heaven today? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O the yesterday's moments for pleasure or woe
• Title: Am I Nearer to Heaven Today?
• Author: Jessie Brown Pounds
• Refrain First Line: Am I nearer? Am I nearer?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Copyright: Gospel Advocate Co., owner Copyright, 1917, by Fred A. Fillmore.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [O the yesterday's moments for pleasure or woe]
• Composer: Fred A. Fillmore
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Gospel Advocate Co., owner Copyright, 1917, by Fred A. Fillmore.
• Notes: Not Public Domain