The Southern harmony, and musical companion containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems |
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[The time is swiftly rolling on]
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The time is swiftly rolling onWhen I must faint and die;
My body to the dust return,
And there forgotten lie.
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Let persecution rage around,And Antichrist appear;
My silent dust beneath the ground;
There's no disturbance there.
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Thro' heats and colds I've often went,And wander'd in despair,
To call poor sinners to repent,
And seek the Saviour dear.
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My brother preachers, boldly speak,And stand on Zion's wall,
T' revive the strong, confirm the weak,
And after sinners call.
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My brother preachers, fare you well,Your fellowship I love;
In time no more I shall you see
But soon we'll meet above.
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My little children near my heart,And nature seems to bind,
It grieves me sorely to depart,
And leave you all behind.
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O Lord, a father to them be,And keep them from all harm,
That they may love and worship thee,
And dwell upon thy charms.
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My loving wife, my bosom friend,The object of my love,
The time's been sweet I've spent with you,
My sweet and harmless dove.
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My loving wife, don't grieve for me,Neither lament nor mourn;
For I shall with my Jesus be,
When you are left alone.
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How often you have look'd for me,And ofttimes seen me come;
But now I must depart from thee,
And never more return.
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For I can never come to thee;Let this not grieve your heart,
For you will shortly come to me,
Where we shall never part.
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