An old man was sitting at his table one day
Writing a letter to pass time away
His little granddaughter climbed up on his knees
Saying ?Won't you please write a letter for me
Oh what must I say in this Letter, I pray
Tell Mummy I miss her since she went away.
I'm coming to see her real soon, I hope
He choked back a big lump that rose in his throat.
He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope
To God up in heaven ? you'll get it I hope.
He stamped it and handed it to her to mail
Her big eyes were shining her little face pale.
She was crossing the street to the box over the way
And when she stepped out never looked either way
A big auto hit her and sped away fast -
The little girls prayers had been answered at last.
The postman was passing and picked up the note
Addressed to the Master and these words he spoke:
?Strait up into heaven this letter did go
She's happy up their with her mummy I know?
Writer(s): Dolly Parton
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