Many men died by their hands
Before they knew their savior’s name.
Mercy came into their lives
And Jesus Christ removed their shame.
No longer wanting to shed blood
They buried all their weapons deep.
Their hearts were changed because of Christ
And covenants they would always keep.
Many gave their lives one day
As enemies came to take their lives.
They knelt instead of shedding blood
For they had buried all their knives.
Even though many lives were lost
That act alone changed many a heart.
More hearts were changed than lives were lost
Because they chose from sin to part.
For many years they lived in peace
Until the Lamanites returned.
Those that buried their sins and swords
For the love of Christ was all they yearned.
Their righteous sons made no such pact
They chose to fight to save their kin.
They had been taught to trust the Lord
They knew the pain that comes from sin.
Helaman took them as sons.
He trained them in the ways of war.
Two thousand boys soon became men
They fought like lions from their core.
Not one of them were spared from pain
But not one life of theirs was lost.
God kept his word to spare their lives
The faith of parents was worth the cost.
