God Didn't Choose Sides 3:16 Marty Raybon

Song Lyrics

On a river in Virginia, in the middle of a war
there were Rebels on the south side and Yankees on the north
The sounds of war fell silent till all that could be heard
Were the songs of faith in Jesus both sides knew them word for word.

God didn’t choose sides
‘Tween the blue and gray
He didn’t choose sides….in His eyes they were the same
For every man who died, heaven’s arms were open wide
They’d hear “soldier welcome home”
God didn’t choose sides.

Now on both river banks together souls of blue and gray were saved
they were baptized in the waters where blood had flowed that day
Some soon would meet in heaven where on calm and peaceful ground
All husbands, sons and fathers would finally lay their weapons down.

CHORUS: (Repeat)

For every man who died, heaven’s arms were open wide
They’d hear “soldier welcome home”
God didn’t choose sides.