Heroes of the Faith lyrics

I first met you at a-singing
When I was just sixteen
You took the time to share with me
The reason why you sing
You said, "the road's not always easy
But God is ever true"
You said, "Just share the good things
That He has done for you"

You became my hero of the Faith
Soldier of the cross
Singing out the grand old story
"Jesus saves the lost"
And now it's time to lay your armor
Down and pass the torch
But you're a hero of the Faith
Soldier of the Cross

I just got the news this morning
That you had slipped away
It seemed my heart was broken
It couldn't end this way
But then I saw with spirit eyes
The entrance You must have made
Running to the arms of Jesus
Finally home to stay
With other heroes of the Faith
Soldiers of the cross
Singing out the grand old story
"Jesus saves the lost"
And even though you've laid your armor
Down and passed the torch
You are our heroes of the Faith
Soldiers of the Cross

Now it's time to lay your armor
Down and pass the torch
But you're a hero of my Faith
A strong Soldier of the Cross