Called to the Battle

Standing by the window I wait for you to come home...
I still can't believe you decided to sign-up, decided to go:
Joining the military was the last thing I thought you'd do,
But you were determined to see it through

Called to the battle, called to fight
We give up everything, we lay down our lives
There's no greater love or honor than this
We answer the call, yes, Lord, yes

Standing by the window taking a short break in Baghdad,
Looking west I start thinking about my mom, about my dad...
Joining the military was the last thing I thought I'd do,
But I heard the call and I wanted to see it through

Called to the battle, called to fight
We give up everything, we lay down our lives
There's no greater love or honor than this
We answer the call, yes, Lord, yes

No matter how it all ends up there I just want you to know:
I love you son and we're proud you answered The Call

Called to the battle, called to fight
We give up everything, we lay down our lives
There's no greater love or honor than this
We answer the call, yes, Lord, yes
Yes, Lord, yes
Yes, Lord, yes

called...

...for Ben / Tina, serving from Abundant Life for our country

--bro. tim pickl
Saturday January 27, 2007 A.D.

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