Especially for You

I sing a song of love
especially for my mom and dad,
thanking you for love and prayers,
and blessings that I've had.
Though at times I took for granted--
I should have given more--
I really do appreciate you raising me in the Lord.

The words we seem to share
don't really say what's on my heart.
The kisses and embraces
could only be a start;
though I'm grown and married,
your home's still a home to me.
I only hope to honor you
and to make you proud of me.

I love you more today because I see
the wisdom of the Lord
when He gave you charge of me.
I wasn't always yielded,
but you loved me just the same.
I hope you see the fruit of tears
you prayed in Jesus' name.

~Lilly Green (released in 1977 on Myrrh Records)