Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
Romans 13:11
Words & Music: F. E. Heape, 1894 (🔊 pdf nwc). Appeared in The Voice of Triumph, 19th edition, edited by John R. Sweney et al. (Cleveland, Ohio: J. H. Lamb, 1903), number 192.
If you know Heape’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Heav’n is coming nearer every day;
And the vision grander every day.
Oh, what blest disclosings,
In the Savior’s dealings,
Leading us to blessings every day.
Heav’n is coming nearer every day;
And the soul gets higher every day.
Trials make us stronger,
Battles turn us bolder,
Vict’ries make us surer every day.
Heav’n is coming nearer every day;
And our life grows purer every day.
Fellowships are dearer,
Services are freer,
All devotions sweeter, every day.
Heav’n is coming nearer every day;
It becomes much brighter every day.
There are beamings fuller,
Which appear much richer,
With diviner luster, every day.
Heav’n is coming nearer every day;
As our dear ones gather every day.
Loving bonds do sever,
Then rejoice forever,
Just beyond the river, in that day.