Lyrics

You Are a Gift
Words & music by Steve Givens
© 2000 Potter's Mark Music (BMI)

Before I made you safe and warm in your mother's womb
I knew you. I loved you.
Before your birth day, strong and bright in your father's arms
I knew you. I loved you

You are a gift sent from me to the world (don't you see?)
You have a meaning and a song to sing.
You are a gift. You are loved.
You are mine because you are a gift.

Before you listened, tucked-in tight, to a lullaby
I knew you. I loved you.
Before you boldly walked along on your own at last.
I knew you. I loved you.

And so today I set before you:
Life or death, it is your choice.
And so today I cry out to you:
Choose life, my child, choose life.

Before you came here on this day to this holy place
I knew you. I loved you.
And when you leave here always know that I remember you.
I know you. I love you.

You are a gift.
Never forget:
You are a gift.