Richard

You kept a solid roof right over my head

Clothes on my back, making sure I was fed

I never went without, by God’s good grace

I look back now and see the love in your face

Richard, you nurtured the child that I was

With a steady hand and exceptional love

I honestly lacked for nothing at all

You were always there to answer the call

Daddy, you showed me what grace is about

With a forgiving heart when I was filled with doubt

You gave me a picture, so clear and so true

Of my Heavenly Father's love, shining through you

All glory to God and to Jesus His Son

For giving me a dad who would never run

Through the good and the bad, through the thick and the thin

You were understanding, again and again

When I lost my way to addiction and shame

Through jail and through prison, you loved me the same

You never gave up when my spirit was low

Your caring soul simply wouldn't let go

Daddy, you showed me what grace is about

With a forgiving heart when I was filled with doubt

You gave me a picture, so clear and so true

Of my Heavenly Father's love, shining through you

All glory to God and to Jesus His Son

For giving me a dad who would never run

Now I walk in recovery, day by day

And your loving support helps to light up the way

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

And I thank Him for you and your constancy

You went to such lengths just to show me His grace

A perfect reflection of heaven's embrace

Daddy, you showed me what grace is about

With a forgiving heart when I was filled with doubt

You gave me a picture, so clear and so true

Of my Heavenly Father's love, shining through you

All glory to God and to Jesus His Son

Thank you, Daddy, for all that you've done