Don’t Turn Out the Lights

Josh

The way it works when people meet:
At first you don’t like each other; a stranger becomes a brother
The way it works when people meet:
Iron sharpens iron; you give advice and then it’s my turn

We’ve come so far together, haven’t we? Side by side, brothers-in-arms. Some otherworldly force brought us together, and now we part with heavy hearts.

You’re moving on. The force calls you to another mission. Though we hurt for losing you, we’ll keep on believing and keep on helping. We’ll heal the brokenhearted and mend their wounds. We’ll look after the orphans and widows.

Don’t turn out the lights when you go on. Keep your fire burning and we’ll keep our torches lit. We’ll be reunited once again, and hold on to every willing heart.

This goodbye’s a tough one. Let none go missing when the final count is made.

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Don’t Turn Out the Lights

3 thoughts on “Don’t Turn Out the Lights”

    1. Originally written for Salvation Army officers receiving transfer orders; lyrics intentionally broad enough to apply to anyone in similar circumstances.

      Thanks for asking!

      —Josh

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    2. I should add – the ones singing are the Salvation Army church members, volunteers, and others who remain in the community and say farewell to their friends. New officers will arrive soon, and they deserved be welcomed with open arms. Neither set of officers need to be diminished in their service, nor overly glorified. We’re all in this together.

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