does not send perfume

To linger in the air

Instead He sends salvation, sweet

To show how much He cares.



He doesn’t bring me candy hearts

In boxes of delight

Instead He always lets me know

I’m precious in His sight.



He doesn’t send out pretty cards

Trimmed in shades of red

Instead He gave His life for me

His precious blood was shed.



He doesn’t hand out fancy gifts

Like we would send to mother

Instead He sends a message clear

To always love each other.



He doesn’t give me teddy bears

That whimper, “please be mine”

Instead He gave His heart to me

I wear it all the time.



He doesn’t give me roses, pink

For all the world to see

Instead He gave eternal life

That’s good enough for me!

Marilyn Ferguson ©