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I'm Bound of Temperance.

TUNE — Breare.
BY J. F. COLES.

I'm glad I ever saw the day,
That I walk'd in the Temp'rance way.
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance,
Will you go along with me;
Oh I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance,
Go sound the Jubilee.

No more shall alcohol entice,
Or draw me to the haunts of vice,
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c.

No more I'll spend my precious time,
In drinking Brandy, Beer or Wine.
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c.

Since I renounced the social glass
My days and nights I sweetly pass.
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c.

By day my heart with joy doth beat,
At night my dreams are ever sweet.
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c

Good health is mine without alloy,
And aches and pains no more annoy.
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c.

Then come dear friends and sign the Pledge.
And thus escape dark ruin's edge,
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c.

Then you like me will bless the day,
You e're walked in the Temp'rance way.
Oh, I'm bound for a life of Temp'rance, &c.