A peanut farmer down in Plains
became our President
and though he only served for four short years,
his legacy grew stronger
through the passions he pursued
to rid the poor and needy of their fears.

In building houses, he built hope.
By serving Jimmy showed
the habitat of humankind stands strong.
This kind and decent Georgia peach
was sweet (though tough as nails).
His faith in Christ helped him to challenge wrong.

On Sundays, he taught Sunday School.
On weekdays he would dress
in such a way to prove faith wears work clothes.
His smile was disarming
as he labored long for peace
to bring together groups where conflict grows.

Today we sing a great man’s praise
while bidding him goodbye.
His century of living now is done.
A crown of righteousness awaits
this “aw shucks” prince of peace
who claimed his right to reign through God’s own Son.

Peace to his memory!

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