We pushed it before us Like a plow in a winter storm We'd seen it all along This blade that would cut us loose But our then became now Left us wetted and worn As we rowed battered ships and called out Brave I will be brave Brave I will be brave for you Sat faithfully by your side While machines worked to keep you alive With only our prayers as a guide We cried 'til our tears ran dry But our fears were abashed As you fought to survive And pulled back from the verge of the night Brave I will be brave Brave I will be brave for you Angels of trust, angels of mercy, angels of love Hung above us Then as now, and all of the days of our lives Brave I will be brave Brave I will be brave for you Brave I will be brave Brave I will be brave for you