Lamb to the Slaughter Songtext
von Jimmy Westbrook & Dan Truman

The morning was clear on the road from Nauvoo
A tear touched his eye as his home fell from view
The journey was silent and few words were said
As he leaned to his brother and quietly said As a lamb to the slaughter
I willingly go And die for my Father, His strength fills my soul I′ve lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too

And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth

And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth

Four humble men sang with the angels on high "He asked if I for him would die The flesh was weak, my blood ran chill But my free spirit cried I will!" For I know this day I shall see my Savior′s face


As a lamb to the slaughter I willingly go And die for my Father, His strength fills my soul
I've lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth
A noise from the stairway, a shot through the door
The first martyr fell to the floor
Tears filled Joseph′s eyes, Oh my dear brother Hyrum
Today you′ll find peace Oh Lord my God release my soul, set my spirit free
As a lamb to the slaughter I willingly go And die for my Father, His strength fills my soul I've lived for my Savior and I′ll die for Him too
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth
And with humble heart I go to my grave a prophet of truth