HEAVEN IS NEARER SINCE MOTHER IS THERE
Copyright 1937 by the Stamps-Baxter Music Company
Words by Blanche C. Patterson
Music by Luther L. Lovett

Dark are the windows, no flickering glow
Lights up the old house that we used to know;
But in the darkness a sweet face so fair
Smiles down from heaven for mother is there.

        Heaven is nearer since mother is there,
        Heaven is dearer since mother is there;
        Earth ties are broken and heav'n is more fair,
        Heaven is nearer since mother is there.

Oft when the shadows of eventide fall,
I seem to hear her voice tenderly call;
In words familiar, "Let us come now to prayer,"
I kneel in rev'rence and mother is there.

O how I miss her sweet voice and her smile,
Yet, I shall see her again after while;
With our dear Savior, I know she will wait
With a glad welcome just inside the gate