The Evergreen ‎#152a

152a. Nearing The Better Land

1 Careworn traveler on life’s ocean,
Bound for yonder golden strand,
Look beyond the waves’ commotion,
Thou art nearing that blest land.

Refrain:
Nearing, nearing, nearing, nearing,
Thou art nearing that blest land.

2 Though the sky be dark and gloomy,
And the wild storms loudly roar,
Look with hopeful heart beyond them,
Thou art nearing yon blest shore. [Refrain]

3 Trust in God, and be not fearful,
He will lend a helping hand;
Let thy heart be light and cheerful,
Thou art near the better land. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Careworn trav'ler on life's ocean
• Title: Nearing The Better Land
• Author: W. A. Spate
• Refrain First Line: Nearing, nearing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Careworn trav'ler on life's ocean]
• Composer: C. B. Hunt
• Incipit: 51343 21655 54123
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.