A secular social justice adaptation of an old gospel tune.

Give Me Just a Little More Time (Acme Version)
Albert Brumley (ca. 1958) (I’ll Fly Away, Turn Your Radio On, etc.)
Acme lyrics, R W Pollay (Dec 2017)
Note: Composer & melody from shape note tradition.

©        Give me just a little more time
Oh, give me just a little more time.
So many wounded souls need a helping hand
or some sort of hopeful sign.
There’s a lot of good deeds that are left to do
Including the random kind.
(Don’t you know) I'll be ready when you call me, Lord
BUT give me just a little more time.

I'm busy every day as I wander on my way
Thru this world full of hate and (too much) fear.
And there is not a doubt that my time is running out
My sunset is drawing (ever) near.
Still, I need a little time to spread a little love
Before I leave this world behind.
I'll be ready when you call me, Lord
BUT give me just a little more time
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I need a little time to help my fellow man,
those who struggle along life's way.
I need a little time to do those little things
that brighten a hum-drum (or dreary) day.
Every moment that I have to tarry here on earth
I’ll try to make my light to shine.
I'll be ready when you call me, Lord
BUT give me just a little more time
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