Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition
340 Odem
Words: James Rowe, 1915
Music: T. J. Denson, 1935
Meter: Common Meter (8,6,8,6)
Copyright: 1936 Sacred Harp Publishing Company
Wonderful things of men are said
When they have passed away;
Flowers adorn the narrow bed
Over the lifeless clay.
[chorus]
Give me the roses while I live,
Something to cheer me on;
Useless the flowers you may give
After the soul is gone.
Life is the time for words of praise,
Hands clasp with friendly smile;
Blessings to cheer a pilgrim’s days
Are always well worthwhile.
When they have passed away;
Flowers adorn the narrow bed
Over the lifeless clay.
[chorus]
Give me the roses while I live,
Something to cheer me on;
Useless the flowers you may give
After the soul is gone.
Life is the time for words of praise,
Hands clasp with friendly smile;
Blessings to cheer a pilgrim’s days
Are always well worthwhile.