Work on Earth Lyrics

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