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Farewell, my dear brethren, the time is at hand

Representative Text

Farewell, my dear brethren, the time is at hand,
When we must be parted from this social band;
Our several engagements now call us away,
Our parting is needful and we must obey.

Source: The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) #45b

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Author: Thomas Cleland

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Text Information

First Line: Farewell, my dear brethren, the time is at hand
Author: Thomas Cleland
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Original Sacred Harp Denson Revision 1987 Standard Melodies #45b

Original Sacred Harp Denson Revision 1987 Standard Melodies #45b

The Sacred Harp #54b

The Sacred Harp #54b
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The Sacred Harp #45b

The Sacred Harp #45b
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