Folk Songs of the American Negro (No. 1) ‎#36

36. Steal Away to Jesus

Refrain:
Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus!
Steal away, steal away home,
I ain't got long to stay here!

1 My Lord calls me,
He calls me by the thunder;
The trumpet within-a my soul,
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain]

2 Green trees are bending,
Poor sinner stands a-trembling;
The trumpet within-a my soul,
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain]

3 Tomb stones are bursting,
Poor sinner stands a-trembling;
The trumpet within-a my soul,
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain]

4 My Lord calls me,
He calls me by the lightning,
The trumpet within-a my soul,
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My Lord calls me
• Title: Steal Away to Jesus
• Refrain First Line: Steal way, steal away
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [My Lord calls me]
• Key: F Major