Thank You for Giving to the Lord

This is one of my favorite songs ever. It instantly brings to mind images of my grandparents. This song could have been written specifically about my Mamaw, Lucille, and Papaw, Otis. Before his death in May of this year, my grandfather gave all he could to everyone he could. Even when/if he didn't really have it, he would manage to share what he could. My grandmother is still doing the same, just as she always has. I only hope that as my life draws to an end, I can look back and apply this song to my life as well. I dedicate this to my precious grandparents.

"Thank You For Giving to The Lord "
(Words and Music by Ray Boltz)

I dreamed I went to heaven and

You were there with me

We walked upon the streets of gold

Beside the crystal sea.
We heard the angels singing

Then someone called your name.

You turned and saw this young man

And he was smiling as he came.

And he said, "Friend you may not know me now"

And then he said, "But wait"

You used to teach my Sunday School

When I was only eight.
And every week you would say a prayer

Before the class would start.

And one day when you said that prayer

I asked Jesus in my heart."

(Chorus)

Thank you for giving to the Lord

I am a life that was changed.

Thank you for giving to the Lord

I am so glad you gave.

Then another man stood before you

And said, "Remember the time

A missionary came to your church

And his pictures made you cry.
You didn't have much money

But you gave it anyway.

Jesus took the gift you gave

And that's why I am here today."

(Chorus)

One by one they came

Far as the eye could see

Each life somehow touched

By your generosity.
Little things that you had done

Sacrifices made.

Unnoticed on the earth

In heaven now proclaimed.

And I know up in heaven

You're not supposed to cry.

But I am almost sure

There were tears in your eyes.
As Jesus took your hand

And you stood before the Lord.

He said, "My child look around you.

Great is your reward."

(Chorus twice)

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To hear a small portion of this song performed by this amazing song writer/singer go to RayBoltz.com. Once at his site click on the song title, "Thank You." Then click on the button beside the title. Enjoy!