[Verse] Martin Carringer long ago Born in seventeen fifty-eight Henry and Rosina proud They watched him grow no doubt [Verse 2] Married Mary Houx one day Together they would stay Moved to Mercer blowing breeze From the war they found their peace [Chorus] Jacob Henry Maria George Cali Solomon their love adorned In the church and battlefield Martin's legacy revealed [Verse 3] Private in the war so bold Revolution tales he told In the quiet Mercer space Built a life at his own pace [Verse 4] To the church he'd often go Faith in heart and spirit showed With his family by his side In their love he'd always hide [Chorus] Jacob Henry Maria George Cali Solomon their love adorned In the church and battlefield Martin's legacy revealed