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The Golden Shore

I am drifting down the stream of time

Author: Allie T. Criss
Tune: [I am drifting down the stream of time] (Beierly)
Published in 9 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

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]

Source: Crowning Day No. 5 #98

Author: Allie T. Criss

Late 19th Century Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I am drifting down the stream of time
Title: The Golden Shore
Author: Allie T. Criss
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I am drifting, gently drifting
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)

Banner of Love #d20

Banner of Love Nos. 1, 2 & 3 #d33

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Crowning Day No. 5 #98

Echoes of Zion Nos. 1 & 2 #d50

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Golden Grain #52

Kingdom Songs #d66

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Kingdom Songs #73

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Pure Songs for Sunday-Schools #127

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Sun-Shine Songs #158

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