The Sacred Harp ‎#80b

80b. Farewell, vain world, I’m going home

1. Farewell, vain world, I'm going home;
I am bound to die in the army.
My Savior smiles and bids me come,
I am bound to die in the army.
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.

2. Sweet angels beckon me away,
I am bound to die in the army.
To sing God's praise in endless day,
I am bound to die in the army.
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.

Text Information

• First Line: Farewell, vain world, I’m going home
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: SERVICE OF THE LORD
• Arranger: E. J. King (1844)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major