The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#106b

106b. Shall men pretend to pleasure

1.
Shall men pretend to pleasure,
Who never knew the Lord?
Can all the worldling's treasure
True peace of mind afford?
They may obtain this jewel,
In what their hearts desire,
When they, by adding fuel,
Can quench the flame of fire.

Text Information

• First Line: Shall men pretend to pleasure
• Title: Shall men pretend to pleasure
• Meter: 7, 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854
• Source: Dover Selection, p. 7
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PACOLET
• Composer: Wm. Golightly, jr.
• Meter: 7, 6
• Notes: Public Domain.