Little Rosewood Casket

VERSE 1
There's a little rosewood casket
That is resting on a stand
An' a package of love letters
Written by my loved ones hand

VERSE 2
Go and bring them to me, darling
Come an' set upon my bed
Lay your head upon my pillow
While each cherished line is read

VERSE 3
Read them gently to me, Brother
Read them till I fall asleep
All th people weep in Heaven
O, dear Brother, do not weep

VERSE 4
When at last, I'm gone forever
And my freinds are gathered round
An' a narrow grave is ready
In some lonesome churchyard ground

VERSE 5
There's a little rosewood casket
That is resting on a stand
An' a packet of love letters
Written by my loved ones hand

OTHER COLLECTIONS:
Randolph: IV-763 The Little Rosewood Casket
Belden: p. 220 Little Rosewood Casket
Brown: II-273 Little Rosewood Casket