1 The day is far spent, the night is at hand,
The wilderness nearly passed through;
The sorrows of life will soon have an end,
Not very much further to go.
We'll talk of the past, what the Lord hath done,
How Jesus hath saved us from woe,
And rejoice that we're near the borderland,
Not very much further to go.

Chorus:
Journeying homeward, oh, how sweet,
Friends and kindred there to meet;
Journeying homeward, is it so?
We have not very much further to go.

2 The year of release is just now at hand,
God's promises comfort us so;
With the glorified throng we soon will stand,
Not very much further to go.
The friends of our youth have passed away,
But Jesus is One that we know
Will never forsake us though aged and gray,
Not very much further to go. [Chorus]

3 A beautiful crown is waiting you there,
Oh, why are you doubting Him so?
His promise is sure, His glory you'll share,
Not very much further to go.
Dread not the cold waters, for Christ will be there,
His grace all-sufficient bestow;
Be ready and waiting, that crown you shall wear,
Not very much further to go. [Chorus]