[Verse 1] I sit in silence on the bed, Before I button up the blue. I count the cost of stepping out, And doing what I'm called to do. [Chorus] Lord, help me carry what I must I'll stand the watch through every storm Protecting lives that put their trust To keep the peaceful safe and warm This star I wear is made of lead It doesn't weigh a lot, It weighs a ton. [Verse 2] I saw a life slip right away On rain-soaked gravel down the road I held his hand, I heard him pray And took on one more heavy load Yet walking back into the night I know I'm bound to guard this ground [Chorus] Lord, help me carry what I must I'll stand the watch through every storm Protecting lives that put their trust To keep the peaceful safe and warm This star I wear is made of lead It doesn't weigh a lot, It weighs a ton. [Bridge] I hang my belt beside my coat, I wipe the dust off of my boots. I tell myself I'll hold the line It's what's grounded in my roots. I step into our quiet room To gain my strength to stand once more [Chorus] Lord, help me carry what I must I'll stand the watch through every storm Protecting lives that put their trust To keep the peaceful safe and warm This star I wear is made of lead It doesn't weigh a lot, It weighs a ton. [Outro] I'll keep them safe another night And bear this heavy metal shield Before the morning light I'll stand my ground
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