Fare Ye Well (I'm Going Home)
DESCRIPTION: "Oh, fare you well, my brother, Fare you well by the grace of God, For I'm gwinen home; I'm gwinen home, my Lord, I'm gwinen home. Massa Jesus give me a little broom, For to sweep my heart clean; Sweep 'em clean by de grace of God, An' glory in my soul."
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1867 (Allen/Ware/Garrison)
KEYWORDS: religious home
FOUND IN: US
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Allen/Ware/Garrison, pp. 47-48, "Fare Ye Well" (1 text. 1 tune)
Roud #12005
File: AWG047B
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