They Also Serve

(album: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - 2004)

She kisses little Katie's forehead as she turns out the light
The night ahead in a lonely bed, she's a Military Wife
She pushes back a tear, then sinks into a chair
Her mind says that's the way it is, her heart says it ain't fair
She knows the price of sacrifice, but she's proud to take her place
In that unsung corps of warriors that stay behind and wait

They also serve, those who stand and wait
Praying by the phone to learn their loved ones fate
But they're still in the war, let there be no mistake
They also serve, those who stand and wait

Jake climbs on a school bus, marches bravely to his seat
His dad's not home to say so long like his friends along the street
He has to be the man at home, as long as daddy's gone
He promised him the day he left, that he'd be brave and strong
So he tells his little sister, don't you worry, Daddy's coming home
He's 8 years old, he's a Soldier's son, and he can hold his own

They also serve those who stand and wait
Praying by the phone to learn their loved ones fate
But they're still in the war, let there be no mistake
They also serve those who stand and wait

Mothers and fathers
Daughters and sons
They don't wear a uniform or carry a gun
But they're still in the war

They also serve those who stand and wait
Praying by the phone to learn their loved ones fate
But they're still in the war, let there be no mistake
They also serve those who stand and wait