You Are That Valuable To God

How precious my life means to me
which God saw fit to give
making this world a better place
because this soul had lived
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on earth where grace is tied to love
sweet innocence so pure
has left a mark upon my heart
as long as I endure
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when a person is this precious
so valuable and rare
God’s eyes see multiplied value
He created with care
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only through the eyes of the Lord
can He perceive His grace
where every soul does have a choice
to take his rightful place
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among the righteous saints of God
the blood which covers shame
cleanses the vilest of sinners
who calls on Jesus’ name
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for when God gives life on the earth
each soul He woos to Him
seeking the return of His love
wanting to bring them in
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you are that valuable to God
the blood of royalty flowed
great love he shown for precious man
such grace our Lord bestowed

James Charles Sheppard
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