Careworn tra­vel­er on life’s ocean,
Bound for yon­der gold­en strand,
Look be­yond the waves’ com­mo­tion,
Thou art near­ing that blest land.

Refrain

Nearing, near­ing, near­ing, near­ing,
Thou art near­ing that blest land.

Though the sky be dark and gloomy,
And the wild storms loud­ly roar,
Look with hope­ful heart be­yond them,
Thou art near­ing yon blest shore.

Refrain

Trust in God, and be not fear­ful—
He will lend a help­ing hand;
Let thy heart be light and cheer­ful,
Thou art near the bet­ter land.

Refrain