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One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o’er and o’er;
Nearer my parting hour am I
Than e’er I was before.
Nearer my Father’s house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns,
Nearer the crystal sea.
Nearer my going home;
Laying my burden down;
Leaving my cross of heavy relief,
Wearing my starry crown.
Nearer that hidden stream,
Winding through shades night,
Rolling its cold, dark waves between
Me and the world of light.
Jesus, to thee I cling:
Strengthen my arm of faith!
Stay near me while my way-worn feet
Press through the stream of death.
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6 6 8 6 (S.M.)
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1866 | # 1169 |
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LATHROP
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6 6 8 6 (S.M.)
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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| # 253.1 | E | | # 315.2 | E |
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| 6 6 8 6 (S.M.) | | 6 6 8 6 (S.M.) |
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