Lyrics

There was a twinkle of hope
With tears in his eyes
For he gave all he had
Before last goodbyes
Secretly wishing for more
So we didn't have to shop
In the Dollar Store
And I thought as I cried
This will be the last gift
Daddy will give me
Before he dies

CHORUS

HIS GIFT OF LOVE
LEFT THE WORLD
A BETTER PLACE
THROUGH GOD'S GRACE
HE DIED AT PEACE
HOLDING MY DOLLAR STORE JESUS
WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE


As we drove to the store
He glanced over at me
And said,"Pick out anything you want"
To place under our Christmas Tree
So I picked one gift for mom
And one gift for me
He stood there so proud
As he watched from the door
And said under his breath,
"Go pick out one more"
So I picked up baby Jesus
And gave it to my dad
To place in the bags
Trying not to look sad


CHORUS

HIS GIFT OF LOVE
LEFT THE WORLD
A BETTER PLACE
AND THROUGH GOD'S GRACE
HE DIED AT PEACE
HOLDING MY DOLLAR STORE JESUS
WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE

The drive home together
Would be our last time
He took my shaking hand
And bravely said,
"Always trust in God,Love Jesus
And everything will be fine
Now many years have come and gone
But the best gift dad gave
You can't buy in a store
For his Dollar Store gifts
Left a legacy
And at the time
I was too young to see
That his real gift was love
Straight from his sick heart
And he knew that's why
God would take him
Right from the start

Yes, strong faith, love and understanding
Are the real gifts I carry
And those gifts keep on giving
To all that I see
Always cherishing his wisdom
and precious memories

Ya know it's not
the most expensive gifts
Under the Christmas Tree
But faith in God
Jesus' love
And dad's caring
Of his pride and family
These are the gfts
That mean the most
Not some expensive thing
Of which you can boast

CHORUS

HIS GIFT OF LOVE
LEFT MY WORLD
A BETTER PLACE
AND THROUGH GOD'S GRACE
HE DIED AT PEACE
HOLDING MY DOLLAR STORE JESUS
WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE


Pam Messick
87 Sherwood Ave.
Rensselaer, NY 12144
518-755-1075
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