Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition

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359 The Bride’s Farewell

Words: M. L. Beevor, 1840

Music: H. S. Rees, 1870

Meter: 8s & 7s.

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.