David

Within the church where first we met,

I saw your gentle grace.

A giving heart that loves so well,

Reflected in your face.

You care for people in your path,

With gratitude so deep.

Oh David, from those early days,

A promise we would keep.

For the race is not to the swift, my love,

Nor the battle to the strong.

Under the sun, it is time and chance,

Where our faithful lives belong.

In twenty-twenty we made our vows,

When the world was standing still.

A tender grace brought you to me,

And I know it always will.

Through quiet days and sudden storms,

You wear a grateful smile.

You take my hand and spark a laugh,

To walk another mile.

Your spirit pours into the world,

You give without demand.

A loving husband, steady friend,

Together we will stand.

For the race is not to the swift, my love,

Nor the battle to the strong.

Under the sun, it is time and chance,

Where our faithful lives belong.

In twenty-twenty we made our vows,

When the world was standing still.

A tender grace brought you to me,

And I know it always will.

Not bread to the wise, nor earthly wealth,

Could measure what we share.

The Lord has written out our days,

And kept us in His care.

Oh David, every joyful tear,

And every prayer we send,

Is anchored in the love we found,

My husband and my friend.

For the race is not to the swift, my love,

Nor the battle to the strong.

Under the sun, it is time and chance,

Where our faithful lives belong.

In twenty-twenty we made our vows,

When the world was standing still.

A tender grace brought you to me,

And I know it always will.