Cat. #0884 (MFH #166) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on August 29, 1969
VERSE 1
My brother preacher, fare you well
Your fellowship I've loved
But you'll not see my face no more
Till we shall meet above
VERSE 2
My lov'in wife, my bossom friend
The object of my love
Th times been sweet, I spent with you
My sweet an' harmless dove
VERSE 3
My little childreen, near my heart
Which nature seems to bind
They grieve me so, to depart
And leave them all behind
VERSE 4
O God, a Father to them be
An' keep them from all harm
That they may love an' worship Thee
And dwell upon Your charm
VERSE 5
My lov'in wife, do not grieve
Neither la-ment nor mourn
For oft time you have looked for me
And oft times seen me come
VERSE 6
But now I must depart from you
An' never any more return