SOLDIER, I STAY TO PRAY FOR THEE.[7]
Reading edition
SOLDIER, I STAY TO PRAY FOR THEE.[7]
Words by J. S. Thovington. Music by J. W. Groschel.
Vocal Duett.
SOLDIER.
Lady, I go to fight for thee, Where gory banners wave, To fight for thee, and, oh, perchance To find a soldier’s grave.
LADY.
Soldier, I stay to pray for thee, A harder task is mine; To which, and long in lonely grief, That victory may be thine.
SOLDIER.
Lady, I go and fight for thee.
LADY.
Soldier, I stay and pray for thee.
BOTH.
And strength and faith combined, Still form the magic sword, Wherewith the Southrons victory find, The Southrons victory find.
“Lady, I go to fight for thee!”
SOLDIER.
Fare thee well!
LADY.
Fare thee well!