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   “The following song was composed by James McEntyre Behamore, Carrigallen on the sinking of the Titanic.”

   

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   As for the rest all hopes being gone
   To die they must prepare
   And sad and solemn was the sight
   As each one knelt in prayer
   The flag was flying at the mast
   The light shone brilliantly
   As if they neared a friendly port
   In calm security
   And their last hour on earth to cheer
   The band played solemnly
   That sad sweet strain befitting well
   Nearer my God to Thee

   
   And as the silver trumpets tried
   Their dismal thoughts to drown
   They waved Adieu, then sank from view
   So many fathoms down
   And on each boat, there quickly spread
   A gloom of dark despair
   Their long felt hopes were sinking low
   That aid would reach them there
   But the "Carpathia" heard the Call
   Though many leagues away
   Ignored all danger to herself
   And went without delay
   Through icy fields and mountains
   She had to navigate

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   James Mc Entyre

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Beagh More, Co. Leitrim