My Offertory To God

God, give my father, some years that are mine;

He was so loving and so good to me;

He laboured hard to earn and keep us fine;

He did his duty most remarkably!

God, give my mother, some years that are mine;

She was so caring and reared us with love;

She struggled hard at chores to help us dine;

She was at peace-keeping, a real Dove!

O take away God, years, all that are mine;

The love Thou showed me was incredible;

The warmth Thou gave was better than Sunshine;

My heart has memories, indelible!

O take away God, my entire life-span;

Most precious thing, I can offer as man!