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 Master's will.

As I went up the aisle, I saw Prayer 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