One More Angel in Heaven lyrics
One More Angel in Heaven
Reuben
Father we've something to tell you, a story of our time
A tragic but inspiring tale of manhood in its prime
You know you had a dozen sons -
Well now that's not quite true
But feel no sorrow, do not grieve,
He would not want you to
Reuben, Reuben's Wife & Male Ensemble
There's one more angel in heaven
There's one more star in the sky
Joseph we'll never forget you
It's tough but we're gonna get by
There's one less place a our table
There's one more tear in my eye
Brothers
But Joseph the things that you stood for
Reuben
Like peace and love never die
When I think of his last great battle
A lump comes to my throat
It takes a man who knows no fear
To wrestle with a goat
His blood-stained coat is tribute to
His final sacrifice
His body may be past its peak
But his soul's in paradise
Jacob
There's one less place a our table
There's one more tear in my eye
Brothers
But Joseph the things that you stood for
Reuben
Like truth and light never die
Brothers
Carve his name with pride and courage
Naphtali
Let no tear be shed
Brothers
If he had not laid down his life
We all would now be dead
[Thanks to Elizabeth Margaret Winegard, Hannah for corrections]
Last Update: June, 10th 2013