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Imandra 45b

The Sacred Harp, 1991 (Denson) Edition

Composer: Southern Harmony, 1835
Poet: Thomas Cleland, 1807
Meter: 11s (11,11,11,11)
Stanza Poetry Source by First Line
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