Hey all-

Song #15 on the fourth disc of the American Anthology of Folk Music ("In The Battle Field")...anyone know all the words? These are the ones I THINK I hear...anyone else have any ideas?

It's a great old song. Thanks in advance.


IN THE BATTLE FIELD

1. Once I was in the lowlands
I was just like you
I heard a voice from heaven say
"Arise, you got work to do."
So I offered heart in hand,
and joined this preaching band,
I'm on the battlefield for my lord.

CH:

I'm on the battlefield for my lord
I'm on the battlefield for my lord
I told the lord that I
would serve until I die
I'm on the battlefield for my lord.

2. I left my friends and kindred
down in (undeciphered)
the grace of god was in my soul
(undeciphered)
and everywhere I roam
crying sinners come back home,
I'm on the battlefield for my lord.

CH

3. Sometimes the walk is weary
along the rugged way
(undeciphered)
(undeciphered)
but soon the sun will shine
in this worried soul of mine
I'm on the battlefield for my lord.

CH

4. And when I see my savior
I'll greet him with a smile
he'll heal the wounded spirit
but only as a child.
(undeciphered)
(undeciphered)
I'm on the battlefield for my lord.

CH