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Nothing but Leaves | Barney E. Warren
Nothing but Leaves | William J. Henry
Sowing/Reaping
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Nothing but Leaves

William J. Henry, pub.1900

copyright status is Public Domain

Subjects: Sowing/Reaping, Warning

Scripture: Mark 11:13

Nothing but Leaves [.xml]

Barney E. Warren, pub.1900

copyright status is Public Domain

Key: B♭

Meter: 7.7.7.6.7.7.7.6 R

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  1. Nothing but leaves I’ve gathered,
    Yes, nothing but worthless leaves,
    When from the field of labor
    Others bring golden sheaves;
    Then in the day of judgment
    Shall I be found with tares,
    When God rewards the faithful
    With crowns of shining stars.
    • Refrain:
      Gathering nothing but leaves,
      Gathering nothing but leaves;
      Spending life’s precious moments
      Gathering nothing but leaves.
  2. Nothing but leaves I’ve gathered,
    So sad, but, alas, ’tis true,
    What I have done I never,
    Nevermore can undo;
    Past is the harvest season,
    The summer has come and gone,
    Reaping for future burning
    The thorns and briars I’ve sown.
  3. Nothing but leaves I’ve gathered,
    Dear sinner, oh, hear the cry;
    Swiftly your days are passing,
    Soon you’ll be called to die;
    What are the seeds you’re sowing?
    What will you reap at last?
    Sometime you’ll surely gather
    Sheaves from the seeds you’ve cast.
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