| Stanza | Poetry Source by First Line | |||
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| 1 |
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. |
Farewell, my dear brethren, the time is at hand,, Stanza 1 |
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| 2 |
Farewell, my dear brethren, farewell for awhile. We'll soon meet again if kind Providence smile; But while we are parted and scatter'd abroad We'll pray for each other and trust in the Lord. |
Farewell, my dear brethren, the time is at hand,, Stanza 2 |