Stonewall Jackson - Soldier's Last Letter lyrics

When the postman delivered a letter It filled a mom's heart full of joy But she didn't know till she read the inside It was the last one from her darling boy Dear Mom was the way that it started I miss you so much it went on But I didn't know that I loved you so But I'll prove it when this war is won I'm writing this down in a trench Mom don't scold if it isn't so neat Just think as you did when I was a kid And I would come home with mud on my feet Our captain just gave us our order And Mom we must carry them through I'll finish this letter the first chance I get But for now I'll just say I love you The mother's ol' hands began to tremble As she fought against tears in her eyes But they came unashamed for there was no name So she knew that her darlin' had died That night as she knelt by her bedside She prayed Lord above hear my plea And help ev'ry son that's fighting tonight And dear God keep America free