Oh, praise Him for this day
Seventeen years of grace, yes Lord
Seventeen years ago, I stood there by your side
I looked into your eyes and felt the turning of the tide
I said I do, I meant it then, and I mean it even more
Every year a blessing, an open heaven’s door
Welly, my heart beats for you, a love so pure and true
I thank the Lord for every single moment spent with you
Yes Lord, it's a celebration today
Happy Birthday Welly, you’re a gift from up above
Seventeen years of walking in this covenant of love
We’re praising God for you, for the man you’ve grown to be
A light within our home, a blessing for the world to see
Hallelujah, we lift your name on high today
Happy Birthday Welly, let us shout and pray
And to Trevis, Darrel, and Makeida, you are the rock they need
You plant the seeds of kindness in every word and deed
You’re their hero, father, the one who leads the way
You make them feel so safe and loved at the closing of the day
Our provider, our protector, our cheerleader so strong
With you, dear Welly, we know exactly where we belong
Thank You Jesus for his life, glory to the King
Happy Birthday Welly, you’re a gift from up above
Seventeen years of walking in this covenant of love
We’re praising God for you, for the man you’ve grown to be
A light within our home, a blessing for the world to see
Hallelujah, we lift your name on high today
Happy Birthday Welly, let us shout and pray
Seventeen years of grace, oh thank You for his hand
Guided by the Spirit, helping our family stand
You’re seen, you’re known, you’re loved beyond measure
Welly, you are our greatest earthly treasure
Amen, let the choir sing out loud
So let the drums rejoice, let the organ play the song
For the man who taught us how to stand and where we belong
Seventeen years of favor, a testimony so bright
Shining like a city, standing in the morning light
We thank God for the journey, we thank God for the road
Lifting up your birthday, lighten up the load
Happy Birthday Welly, you’re a gift from up above
Seventeen years of walking in this covenant of love
We’re praising God for you, for the man you’ve grown to be
A light within our home, a blessing for the world to see
Hallelujah, we lift your name on high today
Happy Birthday Welly, let us shout and pray
Seventeen years of love, yes Lord
Happy Birthday Welly, our hero and our friend
May the blessings follow you until the very end
Amen, praise Him, Amen.