1 The nearer I reach the end of life,
The sweeter is Home to me;
I long for the fragrant flow'rs that grow
On the banks of the Crystal Sea.
Chorus:
Home, Home, Heavenly Home,
Fair are my dreams of thee;
The nearer I reach the end of time,
The sweeter thou art to me.
2 The nearer the fading of the leaf,
The brighter the colors grow;
I sigh, when the evening shadows fall,
For the light of the morning glow. [Chorus]
3 The nearer I reach the banks of bloom,
The fairer the breezes blow;
The nearer I reach the Fount of Love,
Then the sweeter the waters flow. [Chorus]
4 The nearer I reach the Morning Land,
The fairer the golden light;
My eyes in the gath'ring mists grown dim,
Then the clearer immortal sight. [Chorus]
Source: The New Praiseworthy: for the Church and Sunday School #111
First Line: | The nearer I reach the end of life |
Title: | The Nearer, the Sweeter |
Author: | Jessie P. Tompkins |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Home, Home, Heavenly Home |
Copyright: | Public Domain |