Work on Earth

Gideon was brave but betrayed by those he saved Through the ages warriors laid their dreams down in their graves Those who fight the fires, floods and earthquakes, acts of war Things they had no part in starting, but duty called, For you I sing a song of gratitude and love No sacrifice is lost but belongs to God above People might forget, but your acts of love live on Rest in peace my brother, your work on earth is done Joan of Arc, so brave, also betrayed but full of faith Mother Teresa housed the poor, who she embraced Those who took up arms and fought for country and for home And those who brought up children, cared for parents, felt alone For you I sing a song of gratitude and love No sacrifice is lost but belongs to God above People might forget, but your acts of love live on Rest in peace my sister, your work on earth is done We're all part of this tapestry of life Nothing is forgotten, even though that's what it feels like Every thread is woven, all our destinies entwined In the end release comes, from cocoon to butterfly All who pour their hearts out, helping others heal Or who traded their own life so someone else could live Heroes come in every shape and size and every kind And if you're not remembered by the ones you've left behind For you I sing a song of gratitude and love Your sacrifice is strong, it belongs to God above People may forget, but your acts of love live on Rest in peace, eternal soul, your work on earth is done Rest in peace, eternal soul, your work on earth is done