John Worsham

Lyrics

Rest now young soldier – The fight is done
The battle’s over – The race is run
Now the time has come, my faithful son
Go gently through the night
Rest now young soldier – Say goodnight
 
 
Rest now young soldier – Lay down your head
The story’s ended – It’s all been said
Now the setting sun is almost done
No story left to tell
Rest now young soldier – Say farewell
 
 
Rest now young soldier – You’ve done your best
Your journey’s ended – It’s time to rest
I will see you then, when we meet again
Upon that distant shore
Rest now young soldier – Say no more