THE PERFECT GIFT

by Dawn Baumeister

I longed to give my friend a gift--

A treasure of great worth,

But I had no wealth to spend,

No riches here on earth.

I longed to give my friend a gift--

A source of lasting joy;

Not something that would fade with time

Or break like some cheap toy.

I longed to give my friend a gift--

To show that someone cares,

A gift of love and sacrifice

To which no gift compares!

At last, I found the perfect gift!

It's priceless, yet it's free!

It never will grow old with time;

Its love would fill the sea!

It is the gift of God's dear Son,

Sent down from Heaven's throne

To give His life to pay for sin--

No greater love was shown.

If you accept this gift by faith,

In Jesus you will find

The joy of His forgiveness that

Will bring true peace of mind.

And when your days on earth are done,

A door will open wide

To everlasting life with Him

Who lives, though once He died!