Eighty Candles, One Sweet Flame

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Morning light comes softly through the trees Like a hymn the Lord sends on the breeze Some hearts were made to shine His light Some souls were born to make things right I've seen that light in one sweet face My mother, wrapped in His amazing grace [Chorus] Oh, eighty years of faith and love Eighty years of blessings from above You walk in peace, you live in grace Heaven's glow upon your face Happy birthday, Mama, hear us sing You are God's most precious offering [Verse 2] You never turned a soul away On bended knee you'd kneel and pray You gave so much and asked for none You never wronged a single one Elaine, your kindness lights the way For children and grandchildren today [Chorus] Oh, eighty years of faith and love Eighty years of blessings from above You walk in peace, you live in grace Heaven's glow upon your face Happy birthday, Mama, hear us sing You are God's most precious offering [Bridge] Some say a blessing's hard to see But Lord, I see one here with me Eighty years and still so strong You taught us all to carry on [Verse 3] You still get in your car and drive Independent, so alive Humble heart and gentle hands The finest mother in the land Grandmother, praying for us all Elaine, you answer every call [Chorus] Oh, eighty years of faith and love Eighty years of blessings from above You walk in peace, you live in grace Heaven's glow upon your face Happy birthday, Mama, hear us sing We thank the Lord for everything [Outro] Eighty candles, one sweet flame Thank You, Lord, for our Elaine