We give thanks to You, O God
For Your name is near
We give thanks to You, O God
For You have brought us here

You chose this time
You chose this place
You chose these people to show Your grace

We give thanks to the Father of Mercy
We give thanks to the Author of Love
We give thanks to the Giver of the Son

We give thanks to You, O God
For You have seen us through
We give thanks to You, O God
For what You said will come true

We give thanks to You, O God
For You have seen us through
We give thanks to You, O God
For what You said will come true

You chose the poor
Tou chose the lost
You chose the nails, betrayal, and cross

As for us, we'll declare this forever
We will sing to the God who loves
We will stand up and fight for the last
Until the first shall be lifted up


words and music by Andrew Osenga / ©2006 The Velvet Eagle Sings (ASCAP) (adm. by the Loving Company)