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Ninety-Fifth 36b

The Sacred Harp, 1991 (Denson) Edition

Composer: Patterson's Church Music, 1813
Poet: Isaac Watts, 1707
Meter: Common Meter (8,6,8,6)
Stanza Poetry Source by First Line
1
When I can read my title clear,
To mansions in the skies,
I'll bid farewell to ev'ry fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes.
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 1
2
Should earth against my soul engage,
And fiery darts be hurled,
Then I can smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world.
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 2
3
There I shall bathe my weary soul
In seas of heav'nly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast.
When I can read my Title clear, Stanza 4