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Service of the Lord 80b

The Sacred Harp, 2012 Revised Cooper Edition

Composer: Elisha J. King, 1844
Alto: Wilson Marion Cooper, 1902
Poet: Baltimore Collection, 1801
Meter: Long Meter Half (8,8)
Stanza Poetry Source by First Line
1
Farewell, vain world, I'm going home;
I am bound to die in the army.
My Savior smiles and bids me come;
I am bound to die in the army.

(Chorus)


O may I worthy prove to see,, Stanza 5 (Lines 1 & 2)
Chorus
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.


2
Sweet angels beckon me away;
I am bound to die in the army.
To sing God's praise in endless day;
I am bound to die in the army.

(Chorus)


O may I worthy prove to see,, Stanza 5 (Lines 3 & 4)