Shop In Heaven's Grocery Store

I was walking down life's highway a long time ago.

One day I saw a sign that read "Heaven's Grocery Store".

As I got a little closer, the door came open wide.

And when I came to myself, I was standing inside.

I saw a host of angels; they were standing everywhere.

And one angel said, "My child shop with care".

Everything a Christian needed was in that grocery store.

And all you couldn't carry, you could come back the next day for more.

First, I got some Patience, Love was in the same row.

Further down was Understanding, you need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of Wisdom, a bag or two of Faith.

I just couldn't miss the Holy Ghost, for he was all over the place.

I stopped to get some Strength and Courage to help me run the race.

By then my basket was getting full, but I remembered I needed some Grace.

I didn't forget Salvation, for Salvation that was free.

So I tried to get enough of that to save you and me.

Then I started to the counter to pay my grocery bill.

For I thought I had everything to do my Masters will.

As I went up the aisle, I saw Prayers and just had to put that in.

For I knew when I stepped outside, I would run right into sin.

Peace and Joy were plentiful, they were on the last shelf.

Song and Praises were hanging near, so I just helped myself.

Then I said now how much do I owe?

He just smiled and said, just take them everywhere you go.

How much do I really owe?

He smiled and said, "My child, Jesus paid your bill a long time ago".

By Lorine Woody