Heaven's Grocery Store

I was walking down life's highway in happy days of yore
When suddenly I saw a sign saying, "Heaven's Grocery store"
As I got a little closer the door swung open wide
And when I came to see myself - I was standing there 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 Christian needed was in that grocery store
And what you couldn't carry you'd come back next day for more

First I got some Patience, there was Love in every row
further down was Understanding - you need that where'er you go
I got a box or two of Wisdom, with a bag or two of Faith
And I couldn't miss the Spirit, it was all about the place

I stopped to get some Strength and Courage to help me run my race
By then my basket was getting full but I knew I needed Grace
I didn't forget Salvation, for Salvation - that was free
So, I tried to get enough of that to save both 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
But up the aisle I saw some Prayer and just had to put that in
For I know that when I went outside I would run straight into Sin

Peace and Joy were plentiful, they were on an outreach shelf
Song and Praise were hanging near, so I just helped myself
Then I said to the Angel "Now, how much do I owe?"
He simply smiled and then replied "Just take them free and go"

Again I smiled at him and said "How much do I really owe?"
He smiled and said,
"My child, Jesus paid your bill - A long, long time ago"