Thank You for him, Your gift Oh Lord

For Your guidance in his words each day

Of his gentle presence and spiritual strength

And Your grace shown us in his life’s way

We call Him "Father", "Pastor" and friend

And he calls us to live as You taught

Thank You Lord for Your gift, again

Of him to us, and of You through him

Each day at dawn he comes to join us again

To lead us in Celebration of Your presence true

To walk with us through Your revealed Word

Messages to help us all day through

From his hands we receive the perfect Gift

You who come to be with us in our daily lives

To his ears we reveal our inmost sins of pride

In his person You, the Christ Himself resides

His life is lived for us and You in service

As the world conspires to pull us away

Our faith family father lives in love and care

Daily with his life shows us the way.

Now we celebrate another year with him

Another of dedication, service and love

And ask you to give him many more Oh Lord

As he continues, Your gift to us from above

Andy Cirmo060205