I was walking down life's hightway, a long time ago.
One day I say 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 there inside.
I saw a host of angels who were standing everywhere.
One handed me a basket and said, "Remember, shop with care."
Everything a believer needed was in that grocery store.
And if you couldn't carry all, you could return again for more.
First I got some patience; love was in the same row;
further down was understanding — you need that wherever you go.
I got a box or two of wisdom, a bag or two of faith.
I just couldn't miss the Holy Spirit. He was all over the place.
I stopped to get some strength and courage to help me run this race.
But then my basket was getting full when I remembered I needed grace.
I didn't forget salvation, since it happened to be free.
I tried to get enought of that to save both you and me.
As I started up to the counter to pay my grocery bill,
I thought I had everything to do my Master's will.
But then I spied prayer, and I just had to put that in,
For I knew when I stepped outside, I would run right into sin.
Peace and joy were plentiful; the covered the last shelf.
Song and praises were hanging near, so I just helped myself.
Then I said to the ange, "How much do I owe?"
He just smiled and said, "Take them everywhere you go."
Again, I smiled and said, "How much do I really owe?"
"My child," he said, "God paid your bill, a long long time ago."