34. I Will Rise

1 I will rise, I will rise, I will rise and go,
For my Father’s house hath a welcome, I know,
There is light and love,—all is shadow here;
I will sob my sins in a Father’s ear,

Refrain:
Saying, my Father, saying, my Father, saying, my Father,
I have sinned ‘gainst thee;
O heart of my Father, have mercy on me,
Eve on me, even on me.

2 I’ve wasted the gifts that he gave me, and yet,
The love of my Father will surely forget;
I have fed on husks, he hath bread and to spare
I’ll go in my shame, and my want and despair, [Refrain]

3 The home of my Father is wondrously fair,
Its towers seem to shine on my visions of care,
I fancy he stands at the wide open door,
To watch for the child who will seek it heart-sore, [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I will rise, I will rise
Title: I Will Rise
Author: Flora L. Best Harris
Refrain First Line: Saying, my Father
Publication Date: 1882
Tune Information
Name: [I will rise, I will rise]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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