Nearer Home

Every day brings us nearer to the better land

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [Every day brings us nearer to the better land]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1 Ev’ry day brings us nearer to the better land,
Nearer home, nearer home,
Ev’ry day brings us nearer to the Lord’s right hand,
Nearer home, nearer home,
We will sing and rejoice while the days are quickly passing,
Ever seeking to merit our Savior’s choicest blessing;
For we know ev’ry day brings us nearer home,
Nearer home, nearer home.

2 Ev’ry day brings us nearer to the land of love,
Nearer home, nearer home,
Ev’ry day brings us nearer to the fields above,
Nearer home, nearer home,
Oh, the way oftentimes may seem lonely, dark, and dreary,
And our faith seem so small, and our feet have grown so weary;
Yet we know ev’ry day brings us nearer home,
Nearer home, nearer home.

3 Ev’ry day brings us nearer to the pearly gates,
Nearer home, nearer home,
Ev’ry day brings us nearer where the Savior waits,
Nearer home, nearer home,
Oh, the joy we shall know when we reach the land immortal,
And have sung the new song far beyond death’s chilling portal;
For we know ev’ry day brings us nearer home,
Nearer home, nearer home.

Source: Triumphant Songs No.1 #170

Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line: Every day brings us nearer to the better land
Title: Nearer Home
Author: Frank M. Davis
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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