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| 22b | Linden Harp#23 | 24 |
| Text: | Temperance song |
| Tune: | TEMPERANCE SONG |
Chorus:
Farewell, forever,
To the destroying cup,
Bearing deadly poison,
O, we give it up!
1 A sun has risen on the world,
A glorious banner is unfurl'd,
The sun of temperance sheds its ray,
its banner leads the way;
Chorus:
Farewell, forever,
To the destroying cup,
Bearing deadly poison,
O, we give it up!
2 In darkness long, in deep despair,
The victims to the wine-cup were,
But now they know the road to health,
to happiness and wealth; [Chorus]
3 They've tried the boasted charms of wine,
And felt their health and hopes decline,
They've tried the pure cold water too,
and now they live anew! [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | A sun has risen on the world |
| Title: | Temperance song |
| Refrain First Line: | Farewell, forever |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1855 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | TEMPERANCE SONG |
| Meter: | P. M. |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
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