Jonathan's Faith Verse 1 Born in Rhode Island when the world was young Seventeen-ninety, summer's song was sung Fifth child of eleven in the Oatley line Growing up in South Kingstown, everything was fine Met sweet Amy at the Baptist church door Two hearts baptized, couldn't ask for more Verse 2 Married Amy in eighteen-thirteen Sweetest love that anyone has seen Babies came like blessings from above John and Joseph, filled their home with love Pastor's calling, working with his hands Serving God and people across the land Chorus Jonathan, Jonathan, man of faith and stone Built his life with love, never stood alone Fourteen children, Amy by his side Through the valleys and the mountains, what a ride Jonathan, Jonathan, your legacy lives on In the hearts of family, from dusk until dawn Verse 3 Eighteen thirty-four, packed up the cart Connecticut calling, made a brand new start East Killingly welcomed them with open arms Raised their family safe from any harm Granite quarry, steps that still remain Through the sunshine, snow, and gentle rain Chorus Jonathan, Jonathan, man of faith and stone Built his life with love, never stood alone Fourteen children, Amy by his side Through the valleys and the mountains, what a ride Jonathan, Jonathan, your legacy lives on In the hearts of family, from dusk until dawn Verse 4 Amy passed in eighteen sixty-five But Jonathan's spirit stayed alive Walked to Rhode Island when he was seventy-five Visiting old friends, keeping love alive Eighty-two years, a life well-spent A faithful man, heaven-sent Bridge When the church doors closed, he found his way back Through forgiveness and grace, stayed on the right track Silver coffin plates, saved for family treasure Love that lasts forever, beyond any measure From the granite ledges to the steps of stone His work still stands, though he's gone home Chorus Jonathan, Jonathan, man of faith and stone Built his life with love, never stood alone Fourteen children, Amy by his side Through the valleys and the mountains, what a ride Jonathan, Jonathan, your legacy lives on In the hearts of family, from dusk until dawn Outro In Bartlett Cemetery, where he lies at rest Next to his Amy, forever blessed The story echoes through the years Of love and faith, through joy and tears Jonathan Oatley, we remember you Your faithfulness and love so true (Jonathan, Jonathan...) (Your legacy lives on...) (In the hearts of family...) (From dusk until dawn...)
