I'll Go

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I've strayed till late, the night is falling

Author: Mary B. C. Slade
Tune: [I've strayed till late, the night is falling]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1 I've stray'd till late, the night is falling,
I long again to find my home;
A voice I hear, so kindly calling,
"My wand'ring child, come home! come home!"

Refrain:
I'll go, I'll go!
With my tears of sorrow swelling,
All my sin and weakness telling,
To my Father's far off dwelling, I'll go!

2 I'm lost upon the lonely mountains,
Where thorns beset my weary way;
Afar I hear the tuneful fountains,
That in his peaceful pastures play. [Refrain]

3 My soul is faint, my spirit weeping,
In want of food that once was free.
My Father's house is surely keeping,
The Bread of Life, enough for me. [Refrain]

Source: Light and Life: a collection of new hymns and tunes for sunday schools, prayer meetings, praise meetings and revival meetings #118

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Author: Mary B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	I've strayed till late, the night is falling
Title:	I'll Go
Author:	Mary B. C. Slade
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I'll go, I'll go
Copyright:	Public Domain