The Prayer of the Drunkard's Little Girl

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I once was so happy when Father was home With Mother, dear brother and me But he took to drinking and from us did roam And left us so lonely, you see Oh Lord, send him back to his dear ones, I pray How slow the sad moments go by And Mama's dear life is fast faring away Oh Jesus, please don't let her die If Papa would give up his drink and come home I would be so happy again Our Saviour said He would not leave us alone So this I will ask in his name Oh Lord, send him back to his dear ones, I pray How slow the sad moments go by And Mama's dear life is fast faring away Oh Jesus, please don't let her die Oh Lord, if you'd stop my poor Father from drink My heart would be free from all pain Since he has been gone there is one missing link Oh Jesus, I know you're my friend Oh Lord, send him back to his dear ones, I pray How slow the sad moments go by And Mama's dear life is fast faring away Oh Jesus, please don't let her die Her father came back to his old self again God answered her prayer that sad day He deeply confessed and repented of sin They heard his sweet voice, as they say "Dear ones, I've come back, I'm not drinking today Please don't be afraid, do not cry" And then a sweet voice from the Lord seemed to say "Your Mama will live, she'll not die"