My dear precious mother means so much to me she has always been so true and kind
My best friend on earth she has proved unto be thank God for a mother like mine
Thank God for a mother like mine for her love that's so pure and divine
She taught me to love the Savior above thank God for a mother like mine

Through all of the sorrows and trials we knew she trusted the Savior above
And thought of her children as older we grew to believe in his wonderful love
Thank God for a mother
Thank God for a mother like mine