Cat. #1481 (MFH #356) - As sung by Laura Arthur, Springfield, Missouri on November 2, 1972
VERSE 1
In a little rosewood casket
That is setting on my desk
Is a package of ole letters
Written by a lover's hand
VERSE 2
Will you go an' get them, Sister
Will you read them o'er to me
For of't times I've tried to read them
But for tears I could not see
VERSE 3
Will you read them to me, Sister
Read them over, over again
For of't times I've tried to read them
But it seemed all in vain
VERSE 4
Tell 'im that I'll always love him
Tho' to me, he proved untrue
Tell him that, I'll n'er forget him
Till I bid this world adieu
VERSE 5
You have read them, now dear Sister
Will you read them o'er again
While I listen to you read them
I will gently fall asleep
VERSE 6
While I listen to you read them
I will gently fall asleep
Fall asleep to wake with Jesus
Dearest Sister, do not weep