We give thanks to You, O GodFor Your name is nearWe give thanks to You, O GodFor You have brought us hereYou chose this timeYou chose this placeYou chose these people to show Your graceWe give thanks to the Father of MercyWe give thanks to the Author of LoveWe give thanks to the Giver of the SonWe give thanks to You, O GodFor You have seen us throughWe give thanks to You, O GodFor what You said will come trueWe give thanks to You, O GodFor You have seen us throughWe give thanks to You, O GodFor what You said will come trueYou chose the poorTou chose the lostYou chose the nails, betrayal, and crossAs for us, we’ll declare this foreverWe will sing to the God who lovesWe will stand up and fight for the lastUntil the first shall be lifted upwords and music by Andrew Osenga / ©2006 The Velvet Eagle Sings (ASCAP) (adm. by the Loving Company)