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98. Drifting Toward the Golden Shore

1 I am drifting down the stream of time,
Yes, drifting t’ward the golden shore,
But I do not heed the billows,
For the Saviour guide my oar,
As I’m drifting t’ward the golden shore.

Refrain:
I am drifting, yes, drifting,
I am drifting t’ward the golden shore,
But I do not heed the billows,
For the Saviour guide my oar,
As I’m drifting t’ward the golden shore.

2 I am drifting down the stream of time,
Yes, nearing now the golden gate,
I am nearer to that life eternal
Where my lov’d ones wait,
As I’m drifting t’ward the golden gate. [Refrain]

3 I am drifting down the stream of time,
Yes, drifting farther out each day,
But I do not dread the voyage,
For my Saviour guides my way,
As I’m drifting farther out each day. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I am drifting down the stream of time
Title: Drifting Toward the Golden Shore
Author: Mrs. Allie T. Criss
Refrain First Line: I am drifting, yes, drifting
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I am drifting down the stream of time]
Composer: C. E. Leslie
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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