Bright Sunny South lyrics

From the bright sunny south to the war, I was sent,
E`er the days of my boyhood, I scarcely had spent.
From it`s cool shady forests and deep flowing streams,
Ever fond in my mem`ry and sweet in my dreams.

Oh, my dear little sister, I still see her tears.
When I had to leave home in our tender years.
And my sweet gentle mother, so dear to my heart,
It grieved me sincerely when we had to part.

Said my kind-hearted father as he took my hand:
`As you go in defence of our dear native land,
`Son, be brave but show mercy whenever you can.
`Our hearts will be with you, `til you `turn again.`

In my bag there`s a bible to show me the way,
Through my twelfth year on earth and to Heaven some day.
I will shoulder my musket and brandish my sword,
In defence of this land and the word of the Lord.