I Made It Mine

Grandpa was a preacher many faithful years
Preachin' in a country church — His Bible stained with tears
He told about Salvation’s Plan — how God became a man
Growin' up I heard this story time and time again
But I made it mine
The story he was tellin' of a Savior sent from Heaven for mankind
I made it mine
I can’t rely on Grandpa’s faith to take me cross the line
By the blood it’s washed away, thank God for the day
I made it mine
Grandpa’s gettin' older — one thing that’s for sure
A day will come, he’ll take a journey to the other shore
I’ll follow him when my time comes, since I’ve met the One he loves
His faith in God won’t buy me crossing
I’ll get there because…