She labored so hard in this world below

She didn't have things that most mothers know

Raising her children on a widow's small pay

Washing and ironing since dad passed away



I wanna go to heaven when this life is over

I wanna be with Jesus on eternity shore

But if I've a crown coming when rewards go around

Please blessed Jesus give mother my crown



I didn't realize it when I was a lad

Just how great a burden my mother had

Adoption was offered but mama said no

She raised us and taught us the right way to go



I wanna go to heaven when this life is over

I wanna be with Jesus on eternity shore

But if I've a crown coming when rewards go around

Please blessed Jesus give mother my crown