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64. Drifting Away

1 From God and His precepts
So holy and bright;
From paths that are pleasant
Because they are right;
From truths in the Bible
That all should obey—
‘Tis sad that so many are drifting away!

Refrain:
Drifting away, drifting away,
‘Tis sad that so many are drifting away!

2 From words that were spoken
When Jesus was here;
From all His kind teachings,
So simple, so dear;
From hope in His favor,
That soul-cheering ray—
‘Tis sad that so many are drifting away! [Refrain]

3 From grace that is waiting
New prospects to give;
From love that will help them
A new life to live;
From heaven’s bright portals
At life’s final day—
‘Tis sad that so many are drifting away! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: From God and His precepts
Title: Drifting Away
Author: E. A. Barnes
Refrain First Line: Drifting away
Language: English
Publication Date: 1910
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [From God and His precepts]
Composer: E. O. Excell
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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