Susan Sommerfeld - 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