1. I’ve been trav’ling here in this life,
With its heartache and trouble and strife,
Sometimes Satan tries to tell me to turn aside,
I say, “Satan get thee behind,
No returning in me you’ll find,
I’m too near my heavenly home where I’ll abide.”
2. There is joy in going this way,
It gets sweeter every day,
My dear Lord is leading the way to realms above,
He’ll be with me until the end,
Be my Savior, guide and friend,
I’ll arrive in heaven the home of perfect love.
3. Just one glimpse inside the home gate,
See the friends and loved ones who wait,
Will be worth whatever the cost to make it through,
I would not give up the race,
I’ll continue by the Lord’s grace,
I’m too near that wonderful home beyond the blue.
Chorus: I’m too near to home with my Lord,
To near home and heaven’s reward,
I’m not returning to sin, I’ve made my vow,
There’s nothing to go back to,
Praise the Lord, sweet heaven’s in view,
I’m too near my heavenly home to turn back now.