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It's Not Far
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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NewSong's 'It's Not Far' is a tender reflection on faith passed from a father to his child. The song opens with childhood memories of a dad who taught the narrator to pray, emphasizing that Jesus is always near. As the father nears death, the narrator recalls that same message of God's closeness and love. The chorus reassures that there is no distance from God's love, and He is always ready to hear our prayers. The song gently comforts listeners facing loss, reminding them of the hope and peace found in trusting Jesus.
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My dad seemed ten feet tall
When I was just a kid
And if you asked me who my hero was
I'd quickly tell you it was him
He must have had a thousand stories
I must have heard a million times
But I'll never forget as long as I live
Us kneeling down that day
Him teaching me to pray (he said)
[Chorus:]
It's not far from here to Jesus
His loving arms are open wide
Close your eyes and he will lead you
Safely to his side
There's no need for you to fear him
You can trust him with your heart
And it's not far
It's not far
I couldn't help but wonder how
the years have gone so fast
With every breath dad fought to take
I knew could be his last
And as we gathered round his bedside
And fumbled through what we would say
I bowed my head and began to cry
And whispered in his ear
My last goodbye (and said)
[Chorus]
There is no distance
From the love of God
He's always there to hear our prayer
And answer when we call
[Chorus]
From here to Jesus
It's not far
It's not far from here to Jesus
It's not far from here
It's not far from here to Jesus
It's not far
It's not far
It's not far from here
It's not far from here to jesus
It's not far from here