My Offertory To God

God, give my father, some years that are mine; He was so loving and so good to me; He laboured hard to earn and keep us fine; He did his duty most remarkably! God, give my mother, some years that are mine; She was so caring and reared us with love; She struggled hard at chores to help us dine; She was at peace-keeping, a real Dove! O take away God, years, all that are mine; The love Thou showed me was incredible; The warmth Thou gave was better than Sunshine; My heart has memories, indelible! O take away God, my entire life-span; Most precious thing, I can offer as man!