"Mother's Prayer" lyrics

The postman came, and brought a letter
It was from her boy, that went away
She gave him up, to join the colors
Each time he writes, I hear her pray

Dear God watch over, my boy in service
Help him win, the victory there
And when this cruel, old war is over
Send him home, to Mother's prayer

The day he left, they walked together
Down to the train, that took him away
She knew her boy, would be a hero
Her smiling eyes, just seemed to pray

Dear God, watch over, my boy in service
Help him win, the victory there
And when this cruel, old war is over
Send him home, to Mother's prayer

Oh, soldier boy, don't ever forget her
She prays to God, for you each day
That harm, may never overtake you
When you're fighting far away

Dear God watch over, my boy in service
Help him win, the victory there
And when this cruel, old war is over
Send him home, to Mother's prayer