That at last I may join in the glad-voiced chime
Far out on the crystal sea.
I’SE SEEN A LIGHT IN DE SKY.
(A PLANTATION MELODY.)
Oh I’se gittin’ ol’ an’ grizzled,
An’ I haint got long to stay;
My head hab got to noddin’
An’ I haint right well noway.
Oh I’se gwine, gwine to leab you,
An’ doan’ you chillun cry;
Oh I know I’se gwine to leab you