Author: Phoebe Cary Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #454 (1934) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Cross of the Christian; Crown Of The Christian Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o’er and o’er:
Nearer my home am I today
Than e’er I’ve been before.
2 Nearer my Father’s house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer my Savior's glorious throne,
Nearer the crystal sea.
3 Nearer the bound of life,
Where burdens are laid down;
Nearer, to leave the heavy cross,
Nearer, to gain the crown.
4 But, lying dark between,
Winding down through the night,
There rolls the deep and unknown stream
Beyond which shines the light.
5 Father, perfect my trust!
Strengthen my power of faith!
And let me lean on Christ alone
Upon the shore of death. Languages: English Tune Title: AMBROSE (DULCE DOMUM)
One Sweetly Solemn Thought