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When I Am Gone

Southern Harmony no. 305

First Line:	Shed not a tear o'er your friend's early bier
Composer:	M. H. Turner
Meter:	10s & 8s
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1. Shed not a tear o'er your friend's early bier,
   When I am gone, when I am gone:
   Smile when the slow tolling bell you shall hear,
   When I am gone, when I am gone:
   Weep not for me as you stand round my grave,
   Think who has died his beloved to save,
   Think of the crown all the ransomed shall wear,
   When I am gone, when I am gone.

2. Shed not a tear as you all kneel in prayer,
   When I am gone, when I am gone:
   Sing a sweet song when my grave you shall see,
   When I am gone, when I am gone.
   Sing to the Lamb who on earth once was slain,
   Sing to the Lamb who in heaven doth reign,
   Sing till the earth shall be filled with his name,
   When I am gone, when I am gone.

3. Plant you a rose that shall bloom o'er my grave,
   When I am gone, when I am gone:
   Sing a sweet song, such as angels may have,
   When I am gone, when I am gone.
   Praise ye the Lord that I'm freed from all care,
   Pray ye the Lord that my joys you shall share,
   Look up on high and believe that I'm there,
   When I am gone, when I am gone.
   

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