We Are Nearing

we are drifting towards the waters
of a calm and tranquil sea,
and we soon shall anchor safely
in that port where we should be.

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we are nearing, we are nearing,
nearing the golden strand;
we are nearing, we are nearing,
nearing the soul’s bright land.

we are drifting from the sorrows
that for us will soon be o’er;
we are drifting from the trials
that will vex the heart no more.

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we are drifting from the shadows
into pure and perfect day;
’tis the savior guides our vessel,
and his presence cheers our way.

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oh, the morning and the meeting,
when our happy souls shall rest,
by the fount of life eternal,
with the ransomed ever blest.

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