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It will be observed that in most of these songs the first strain is of the nature of a chorus or refrain, which is to be sung after each verse. The return to this chorus should be made without breaking the time.

In some of the verses the syllables do not correspond exactly to the notes in the music. The adaptation is so easy that it was thought best to leave it to the skill of the singer rather than to confuse the eye by too many notes. The music is in each case carefully adapted to the first verse. Whatever changes may be necessary in singing the remaining verses will be found to involve no difficulty.

No. 1.

[Music]

Nobody knows the trouble I see, Lord, Nobody knows the trouble I see, Nobody knows the trouble I see, Lord, Nobody knows like Jesus.

1. Brothers, will you pray for me, Brothers, will you pray for me, Brothers, will you pray for me, And help me to drive old Satan away.

2. Sisters, will you pray for me, &c.

3. Mothers, will you pray for me, &c.

4. Preachers, will you pray for me, &c.