The Little Minstrel ‎#39

39. Leavenworth

1 O tempt me not, I can not stay.
To Sunday-school haste away:
Here I shall learn to love and praise,
The Lord who saves me by his grace.
In Sunday-school I read his word,
'Tis thus his gracious call is heard;
To come and reign with him above,
And there forever share his love.

2 O tempt me not, I can not go,
And spend my time in sin below;
For if I do, full well I know,
My soul will sink to endless woe.
O Jesus help me now, I pray,
To walk betimes in wisdom's way;
Keep me from sin, that I at last
May reign with thee, forever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: O tempt me not, I can not stay
• Title: Leavenworth
• Author: M. S. Ragsdale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LEAVENWORTH
• Composer: A. D. Fillmore
• Meter: D. L. M.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.