Meet me in heaven, or, The night funeral of a slave
By: written & composed for the piano or melodeon ; by C.C. Converse
Publisher: Oliver Ditson
Published: 1854
Place of publication: Boston (115 Washington St., Boston)
Language: eng
Subjects: Death; African Americans; Songs (Medium voice) with piano; Songs and music
Notes: For solo voice, chorus (SATB)--and piano or melodeon.

"To Mrs. Richard Riches, Petersburg, Va."

"This song was suggested to the author by the affecting narrative entitled 'The night funeral of a slave' which appeared recently in 'The Home Journal'."

First line of text: Down in a southern valley at quiet close of day.

First line of chorus: "Meet me in heaven", was his feeble prayer.

Verses 2-3 on p. 5.