Heaven’s Grocery Store

As I was walking down life's highway, many years before,
I came upon a sign that read, "Heaven’s Grocery Store".
When I got a little closer, the doors swung open wide,
And before I even knew it, I was then standing inside.

I saw a host of angels, they were standing everywhere,
One handed me a basket saying "My child please shop with care."
 Everything a human needed was in that grocery store.
And if it was too heavy, you could come back for more.

First I got some Patience. Love was also in that row.
Further down was Understanding, needed everywhere you go.
I got a box of Wisdom and of Faith a bag or two.
And Charity.  Of course, I would need some of that too.

I couldn't miss the Holy Ghost, it was all o'er the place.
And then some Strength and Courage to help me run this race.
My basket now was getting full, but still I needed Grace,
Not forgetting Sympathy, now that was really ace. 

 And then I chose Salvation for Salvation was for free.
I tried to get enough of that to do for you and me.
Then I started to the cash desk to pay my grocery bill,
 For I thought I now had everything to do the Master’s will.

As I went up the aisle I saw Prayer and put that in,
 For I knew that when I stepped outside I would run into sin.
Peace and Joy were plentiful, the last things on the shelf.
 Songs and Praise were hanging near, so I just helped myself.

Then I said to the angel "Now how much do I owe?"
He smiled and said "Just take them everywhere you go."
Again I asked "Really now, How much do I owe?"
"My child" he said, "God paid your bill a long, long time ago."
 

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