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Let Me Die in the Harness

Let me die in the harness

Author: Mrs. M. P. Tustin
Tune: [Let me die in the harness]
Published in 3 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Let me die in the harness
When my work on earth is done;
Let me toil for the Master
Till the setting of the sun;
With armor on and girded
I’ll await the order giv’n:

Refrain:
“Behold, the Bridegroom cometh,
Behold, the Bridegroom cometh,
Behold, the Bridegroom cometh,”
Go to meet your Lord in heav’n.

2 Let me die in the harness,
Never idly loit’ring here;
Fields are white for the harvest;
Haste, ye reapers, never fear;
Go, gather sheaves all golden,
Ere the midnight cry is giv’n: [Refrain]

3 Let me die in the harness,
Valiant soldier of the cross;
Ever faithful to duty,
Lest my Captain suffer loss;
A starry crown of glory
To the victor will be giv’n: [Refrain]

Source: The Bright Array #85

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Author: Mrs. M. P. Tustin

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Text Information

First Line: Let me die in the harness
Title: Let Me Die in the Harness
Author: Mrs. M. P. Tustin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Behold, the Bridegroom cometh
Copyright: Public Domain
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Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School, A new and extensive collection of music and hymns. Prepared expressly for the Sabbath Schools, Etc. #112

Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School, A new and extensive collection of music and hymns. Prepared expressly for the Sabbath Schools, Etc. #112
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The Bright Array #85

The Bright Array #85
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The Eclectic Sabbath School Hymn Book #225

The Eclectic Sabbath School Hymn Book #225
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