Nichole Nordeman - Legacy lyrics

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me And I enjoy an accolade like the rest And you can take my picture and hang it in a gallery Of all the Who's Who's and So-and-So's That used to be the best at such-and-such It wouldn't matter much I won't lie, it feels all right to see your name in lights We all need an "atta-boy" or "atta-girl" But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides The temporary trappings of this world I want to leave a legacy How will they remember me? Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough To make a mark on things I want to leave an offering A child of mercy and grace Who blessed Your name unapologetically And leave that kind of legacy I don't have to look too far or too long a while To make a lengthy list of all that I enjoy It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile Where moth and rust, thieves and such Will soon enough destroy I want to leave a legacy How will they remember me? Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough To make a mark on things I want to leave an offering A child of mercy and grace Who blessed Your name unapologetically And leave that kind of legacy Not well-traveled, not well-read Not well-to-do or well-bred Just want to hear instead Well done, good and faithful one I want to leave a legacy How will they remember me? Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough To make a mark on things I want to leave an offering A child of mercy and grace Who blessed Your name unapologetically And leave that kind of legacy I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me