Song, 7 January 1843
Song, 7 January 1843
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and , Song, “The Mormons Farewell,” , Sangamon Co., IL, 7 Jan. 1843; handwriting of ; redaction in handwriting of Andrew Jenson; three pages; JS Office Papers, CHL.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See Historical Introduction to Jubilee Songs, between 11 and 18 January 1843.
5 <6> The of the
His duty nobly did,
And ably brought those errors forth,
From which we now are freed.
Chorus
6 <7> One word in praise of
Our Governor so true,
He understands the people<’s> Rights,
And will protect them too.
Chorus
7 <8> There is one more we wish enrol’d
Upon the book of fame
That Master spirit in all jokes
And ’Prentic[e] but in name
Chorus
11 <12> With warmest hearts we bid farewell
To those we leave behind,
The citizens of all,
So courteous and so kind.
Chorus
14 <15> And now we’re bound for home my friends
A. band of brothers true
To cheer the hearts of those we love
In beautiful
Chorus.—
We’ll have a Jubilee my friends
We’ll have a Jubilee,
With heart and voice we’ll all rejoice
In that our Prophet’s free. [p. 2]
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