Robert Brereton: Music

I first saw this tune in a book of Shaker hymns I borrowed from friend and fellow dulcimer player, Thomasina (http://www.thomasina.net). I loved the haunting minor melody, although the words are a bit severe. My arrangement is included in Neal Hellman's "Music of the Shakers for Dulcimer" published by Mel Bay.

My carnal life I will lay down
Because it is depraved.
I'm sure on any other ground
I never can be saved.
My haughty spirit I'll subdue,
I'll seek humiliation,
And if I'm true my work to do
I know I'll find salvation.