Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition

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359 The Bride’s Farewell

Tune: H. S. Reese, 1869

Words: The Harmoniad and Sacred Melodist, 1857

Meter: 8s,7s (8,7,8,7)

Farewell, Mother, tears are streaming
Down thy pale and tender cheek;
I in gems and roses gleaming,
Scarce this sad farewell can speak.

Farewell, Mother, now I leave you,
Griefs and hopes my bosom swell;
One to trust who may deceive me:
Farewell, Mother, fare you well.