One Day Nearer

Nearer home

near­er home

I am one day near­er home

Nearer all that is dear to the soul;

Nearer kin­dred and friends

Nearer to the bounds of life

Blessèd thought

I am near­er the goal!

Nearer home

sweet home

Every day takes me one day near­er home;

Nearer home

sweet home

Soon I’ll rest in that home

sweet home.

Nearer home

near­er home

I am one day near­er home

Nearer where ma­ny man­sions will be;

Nearer to that great throne

And the white robed an­gel band

On the banks of the bright cry­stal sea.

Nearer home

near­er home

Yes

I’m one day near­er home

There the cross is laid down for a crown;

Nearer home

that blest land

Where there’s rest from toil and care

And our Sav­ior in­vites us to come.