[Verse 1]
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The morning was clear on the road from Nauvoo
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A tear touched his eye as his home fell from view
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The journey was silent and few words were said
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As he leaned to his brother and quietly said
[Chorus 1]
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As a lamb to the slaughter I willingly go
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And die for my Father, His strength fills my soul
G A D Bm
I've lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too
G A
And with humble heart I lay down my life a
D G D
prophet of truth
[Verse 2]
G A D Bm
Four humble men sang with the angels on high
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"He asked if I for him would die
G A
The flesh was weak, my blood ran chill
D A/C# Bm
But my free spirit cried I will!"
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For I know this day I shall see my Savior's face
[Chorus 2]
G A D Bm
As a lamb to the slaughter I willingly go
G A D Bm
And die for my Father, His strength fills my soul
G A D Bm
I've lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too
G A D G D
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth
[Piano Intermission] 8 Bars
[Verse 3]
G A
A noise from the stairway, a shot through the door
D A/C# Bm
The first martyr fell to the floor
G A
Tears filled Joseph's eyes, Oh my dear brother Hyrum
D A/C# Bm
Today you'll find peace
G A D G D
Oh Lord my God release my soul, set my spirit free
[Chorus 3]
G A D Bm
As a lamb to the slaughter I willingly go
G A D Bm
And die for my Father, His strength fills my soul
G A D Bm
I've lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too
G A D G D
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth
G A D G D
And with humble heart I go to my grave a prophet of truth