John

We were sixteen and seventeen, just kids

Hanging out at Burger Chef, wondering what love is

You were a little shy to walk right up and speak

So you sent your brother over to me

He asked my name to get you a date for the prom

I didn't know back then you'd be the one

To hold my hand through half a century

John, you're the strongest man I've ever known

A veteran, a hard worker, making this house a home

Fifty years of marriage, standing side by side

You've been my steady rock, my faithful guide

Generous and compassionate in all you do

I thank the Lord for every day with you

We stepped into the water, baptized in His grace

Building up our family in a sacred space

You teach the Bible, living out the words you read

A father and a husband planting righteous seed

Now our children and our grandchildren believe

Because they saw the truth in how you lead

John, you're the strongest man I've ever known

A veteran, a hard worker, making this house a home

Fifty years of marriage, standing side by side

You've been my steady rock, my faithful guide

Generous and compassionate in all you do

I thank the Lord for every day with you

From the quiet early mornings when you go out to hunt

To the fun places we've traveled, taking life as it comes

Whenever I have needed help, you're always right there

A disciplined man with a heart full of prayer

You never let the shifting shadows change your mind

Leaving the empty ways of the crowd behind

"Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed"

That's the holy promise that has kept us warm

Looking at the boy who wanted my name

I see the man of God who loves me just the same

John, you're the strongest man I've ever known

A veteran, a hard worker, making this house a home

Fifty years of marriage, standing side by side

You've been my steady rock, my faithful guide

Generous and compassionate, steadfast and true

I've spent a beautiful lifetime transformed with you