All for His Glory and the Love of a Child

“Check it out now To God be the Glory” a little song tool

That we all learned at Bible School

A cool little ditty not used much

But it carried with it a sweet special touch

Well we all had snake, opossum, and rat on a stick

Gettn’ the chicken past Buddy that was the trick

Naw not really now yall just sit back and smile

Near every task was done “For the love of a Child”

Sister Heathers cardboard chariot races

Put a big smile upon all of their faces

Why I’d wager that at least 9 out of 10

Asked at least once “Can I do it again”?

The secret church, market place and teaching booths

Were a joy to share with all the youths

Sister Nancy in charge of that orderly commotion

For Love and for Grace now I’m of the notion

Praising God-singing songs-giving him all the Glory

The most important lessons in our V.B.S. story

The most gratifying experience I’ve had in awhile

A pure honest joy, they made us all smile

All so beautiful, meek, loving and mild

All for The Glory and learning and the Love of a Child

Brother Paul and old Brutus singing “Chain, Chain, Chain”

Was the Biggest hit of the whole blessed thing

We all sang, gave shouts and rejoiced

It all came together in one big happy voice

A better experience probably never had

By most Mothers, Brothers, Sisters or Dads

And if you were not there you surly missed out

You should be there next year; it’ll be your turn to shout

For the smiles on their faces can melt hearts of stone

And I can tell you its better than being home alone

My new Bud-little partner- Caden by name

At a Friday night sing-over to me he came

I hugged and petted him while he sat on my lap

And just a few minutes later-he was taken a nap

Well two short days later before church began

I did not notice that up to me he’d ran two little arms round my legs then I felt

And when he said “I love you” my heart it did melt

Now here’s what I’ve been try in to state all this while

That’s what it’s about The Love of a Child

“Now To God Be the Glory” always brings me a smile

That and again “The Love of a Child”

      By Dwight Dykes