Thanksgiving Hymns Lyrics

C.1 THIS IS THE DAY

This is the day which the Lord has made,
Let us be glad and rejoice:
He is the maker of heaven and earth,
Praise him with heart and with voice.

Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

This is the day which the Lord has made,
Sing of his bounty and love;
Thank him this day for his wonderful gifts,
Poured out on us from above.

This is the day which the Lord has made,
Cry out in praise of his name;
We have assembled to ponder his word,
May we his message proclaim.

This is the day which the Lord has made,
Rising, he conquered all strife;
having attended his banquet of love,
Rise in his newness of life.

C.4 THERE ARE NUMEROUS STRINGS

Chorus:
There are numerous strings in your lute,
let me add my own among them.

Then when you smite your chords,
My heart will break its silence,
And my heart will be one with your song.

Amidst your numberless stars,
Let me place my own little lamp.

In the dance of your festival of lights,
My heart will throb and
My life will be one with your smile.

(C)C.5 I WILL SING GOD'S PRAISES / Psalm 22

Chorus-1:
I will sing God's praises,
Now and for evermore.

Chorus-2:
I'll sing God's praises,
Now and for evermore (2).

He is my guide and my shepherd, now...

He gives me rest in green pastures, now...

Near restful waters he leads me.

Along the right path he keeps me.

His rod and crook are my comfort.

With oil my head is anointed.

His loving favours pursue me.

His house: my dwelling for ever.

CC.6 GREAT INDEED ARE YOUR WORKS

Chorus:
Great indeed are your works, O Lord,
Now and evermore.
Great indeed are your works, O Lord,
Now and evermore.

The universe, night and day,
tells of all your wonders.
You are our life and our light:
We shall praise you always.

You are the path which we tread,
You will lead us onward.
From every corner of earth,
All the nations gather.

You lead us all by the hand
to the heavenly kingdom.
Then at the end of all time,
You will come in glory.

C.11 HEAVEN AND EARTH

Chorus:
Heav'n and earth for ever sing
Praises to their God.

It is truly right that we praise the triune God,
His majesty indeed fills the earth.

Let us thank the Lord with his Son
whom he has sent
And made him shed his blood for our sake.

To the Spirit blest equal honour do we give,
As thrice with love we say: Holy God.

So we join in prayer, with the angels we adore,
While giving thanks to God evermore.

C.17 I WILL SING TO MY GOD / Psalm 145

Chorus:
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good (3)
Yes, eternal is his love.

I will sing to my God never ceasing,
all my life, I will tell all his wonders:
He’s the maker of all earth and heaven,
of the ocean, the seas and all they hold.

The Almighty is faithful for ever:
He is just to the poor and the outraged:
It is He who gives bread to the hungry
Who delivers the captives from their chains.

He gives sight to the blind in his mercy;
and he raises the lowly the humble.
It is he who gives shelter to strangers,
Every orphan and widow he defends.

To the just he is gracious and loving.
But the wicked he foils and they stumble.
Yes, the Lord reigns for ever and ever,
He is king over Sion without end.

C.22 ALLELUIA, PRAISE THE LORD / Psalm 150

Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Praise the Lord in his holy place, Al.
Praise the Lord in heaven above, Al.
Praise him for his mighty deeds, Al.

With the sound of trumpet, praise the Lord, Al.
With guitars and flutes, praise the Lord, Al.
With the drum and dancing, praise the Lord, Al.

With the clashing of cymbals, praise the Lord, Al.
Praise to God, the Father and the Son, Al.
To the Spirit for ever glory be, Al.

C.24 ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

Chorus:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The good God made them all.

Each little that opens,
Each little that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.

The purple headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning,
That brightens up the sky.

The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the country,
He made them every one.

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell,
How great is God almighty,
Who has made all things well.

C.26 GOD IS SO GOOD

God is so good, God is so good,
God is so good, He’s so good to me.

God cares for me...

God leads me on...

I’ll do his will...

Jesus is Lord...

I’ll trust in Him...

I’ll sing his praise...

C.28 PRAISE HIM

Praise him, praise him,
Praise him in the morning,
Praise him in the noontime,
Praise him, praise him,
Praise him when the sun goes down.

Love Him.

Trust Him.

Serve Him.

Jesus.

C.39 I WILL SING OF THE MERCIES

Chorus:
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord,
For ever I will sing, I will sing. (2)

With my mouth will I make known,
Your faithfulness, your faithfulness,
With my mouth will I make known
Your faithfulness to all generation.

C.40 PRAISE THE LORD AND SING

Chorus:
Praise the Lord and sing halleluiah,
halleluiah, halleluiah (2).

Praise him for the sun and for the stars above,
Halleluiah, halleluiah,
Praise him with your neighbour for he
is the God of love,
Halleluiah, halleluiah.

Praise him when you're happy,
Praise him when you're sad
He's the God who saves us
And his message makes us glad...

Praise him in the morning,
praise him in the night...
Praise him in the thunder for he is the
God of might...

C.42 SING OUT TO GOD

Chorus:
Sing out to God, shout to the Lord,
Praise him with all your heart. (2)

Magnify the Lord with me.
Bless his holy name.
Now that he has set me free,
Nothing is the same.

For your deeds I shout for joy:
Lord, how great you are!
And how deep are your designs.
Working in my heart!

To the Father and the Son
Glory. honour, praise,
Through the Spirit with them one,
Joyful hearts we raise!

C.48 SING PRAISES TO THE LORD

Sing praises to the Lord, alleluia!

And holy be His name, alleluia!

For He is kind and good, alleluia!

He died that we might live,
He rose again to life,
He lives no more to die, alleluia!

C.49 JESUS IS MY SONG

Jesus is my song of joy,
He is my everything.
Jesus is my song of joy, alleluia.

Thanks

Praise

Faith

Hope

Love

Peace

C.46 WE SHALL SING YOUR PRAISE

Chorus:
We shall sing your praise, O Lord,
Now and evermore, now and evermore,
We shall sing your praise.

You render justice to the poor: Yes, O Lord,
You give the hungry bread to eat: Yes, O Lord,
And from the chains the captives free,
Yes, O Lord, we shall sing your praise.

Through you the blind can see the day: Yes, O Lord,
The humble hearts are filled with hope: Yes, O Lord,
You give your blessings to the just,
Yes, O Lord, we shall sing your praise.

Your hand protects the orphan child: Yes, O Lord,
And every widow you defend: Yes, O Lord,
For us your love shall never end,
Yes, O Lord, we shall sing your praise.

C.50 ALWAYS

Chorus:
Always I will sing of the glory of the Lord,
Always I will sing of the glory of the Lord, always.

Praise Him, Praise Him, great are his mighty deeds.
Love Him, love Him, He is ever merciful.
Praise Him, praise Him, great are his mighty deeds,
Sing of the glory of the Lord, always.

Thank Him, thank Him, wonders He has done,
Love Him, love Him, for he loved us to the end.

Name Him, name Him, King of the universe,
Love Him, love Him, for He is the God of Love.

C.51 PRAISE GOD / Psalm 145

Chorus:
Praise God, praise God,
Let his love remind us of the power of his name.
Praise God, praise God,
All creation sings its song of praise.

I will praise you, God and King,
Each and every day.
My mouth shall never cease to sing,
And I will bless your name for ever.

Lord, you’re highly to be praised;
Your greatness overwhelms,
Age on age will praise your works
And I will bless your name for ever.

The splendor of your majesty is joyfully retold;
The fame of your abundant good
And justice, we will sing for ever.

The Lord is kind and merciful;
His anger slow to rise.
The Lord is good to all his works;
His graciousness remains for ever.

Let the faithful bless you, Lord,
And all your works give thanks.
Let them sing the glory of
Your kingdom and your might for ever.

We will share with all the world
Your splendor and your might;
Your kingdom is a kingdom for
All ages and will last for ever.

The Lord is faithful in his words
And holy in his works.
He raises up the lowly and
He lifts the falling up for ever.

C.54 WHAT THANKS, O LORD

Chorus:
What thanks O Lord, can I render Thee,
For al the gifts Thou showered on me?
Each day I’ll sing of Thy praise and glory,
Allelu, alleluia!

Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp,
With a ten-stringed lute sing Him songs,
O sing Him a song that is new,
Play loudly with all your skill.

O sing to the glory of his name.
Say to God: “How great are Thy deeds!
Burnt offering to Thee I will bring,
To Thee I will pay my vows."

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good,
Yes, eternal is His love.
Though I walk in the midst of affliction,
He stretches his hand to save.

C.55 SING MY SOUL

Chorus:
Sing my soul to the Lord of the universe!
Lift your heart in song!
Bring out all the love you can.
Praise the Lord, yes, sing an alleluia!
Praise him for his marvelous deeds;
O sing my soul to the Lord.

He, the Lord, has made the earth;
Land and sky and sea.
He, the Lord, has given it birth;
Praise him for his mighty deeds!

He, the Lord, has made the trees
And the evening breeze;
Tell his glory to the land,
Give his love to every one!

He, the Lord, did make in love
all in one to be!
He redeemed us by his blood,
Now we form a family!

C.56 ALL MY DAYS

Chorus:
Till the end of my days, O Lord,
I will bless your name, sing your praise,
Give you thanks, all my days.

You have made me little less than a God,
And have lavished my heart with your love.
With dignity and honour you’ve clothed me.
Given me rule over all.

You have blessed me with good things and plenty
And surrounded my table with friends.
Their love and their laughter enrich me,
Together we sing your praise.

How great is your love, O Father,
That you sent us your Saviour Son.
His death and his rising will heal us
And draw us all unto you.

C.58 DAWN IS BREAKING

Dawn, it is breaking, the night, it has gone,
Day is beginning, the air’s filled with song.

Chorus:
All around there is music and beauty and peace.
Thank you, O Lord, for sharing these things with me!

Walking thro’ fields hear the sound of the wind,
Carried along by the song that it sings.

Sit by a stream on a warm afternoon,
Flowing along with its own special tune.

Stand on a beach, see the sea meet the sky,
Waves breaking gently while white seagulls cry.

Sun, it is setting, the night, it is nigh.
Day, it is ending, the moon’s in the sky.

C.59 HEAVEN AND EARTH PROCLAIM

Chorus:
Heav’n and earth proclaim God’s glory;
Skies and seas show forth his handiworks.
Day and night take up the story:
Great and glorious God’s almighty deeds.

Heavens above, O bless, the Lord!
Hills and mountains, bless the Lord!
You sun, you moon, O bless, bless the Lord!
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord!

Waters and seas, O bless, the Lord!
Plants and earth, now, O bless, the Lord!
Wild beast and tame, O bless, the Lord!
All you creatures, O bless, the Lord!

Humble of hearts, O bless, the Lord!
All you just, now, O bless, the Lord!
Fountains and springs, O bless, the Lord!
Night and day, now, O bless, the Lord!

Sing now to God, O bless, the Lord!
God, our Father, O bless, the Lord!
For Christ his Son, O bless, the Lord!
Spirit Holy, O bless, the Lord!

C.60 THIS WORLD YOU HAVE MADE

Chorus:
This world you have made is a beautiful place:
It tells the power of your love.
We rejoice in the beauty of your world,
From the seas to the heavens above.

The morning whispers of purity;
The evening of your peace.
The thunder booms your exuberance
In the awesome power you release.

The tenderness of a new-born child,
The gentleness of the rain,
Simplicity in a single cell,
And complexity in a brain.

Your stillness rests in a silent pool,
Infinity drifts in space,
Your grandeur straddles the mountain tops,
And we see your face in each face.

C.61 WORSHIP, GLORY, PRAISE AND HONOUR / Psalm 148

Chorus:
Worship, Glory, praise and honour,
Worship and honour to God.
We, with many generations,
All join to honour your name.

O praise him, all the earth;
O praise him, sun and moon,
O praise him, shining stars,
O bless his glorious name.
O praise him, Israel,
people of God, give praise,
You, Sons of Israel,
Now bless your God!

Mountains and hills, give praise;
Plants of the earth, give praise.
Darkness and light, give praise;
O bless his glorious name.
Fish of the sea, give praise;
Clouds of the sky, give praise.
Rivers and seas, give praise;
Now bless your God!

Birds of the sky, give praise;
wild beasts and tame, give praise.
Works of the Lord, give praise:
O bless his glorious name.
Angels of God, give praise;
Priests of the Lord, give praise.
Children of God, give praise;
Now bless your God!

To God the Father praise,
To Christ his Son, give praise.
And Spirit holy, praise,
We bless his glorious name.
May you be blest, O Lord,
All glory be to you,
Glory to God most high,
We bless our God!

C.63 THANK YOU

Chorus:
Thank you, O Lord, your love is boundless.
Thank you, your presence is our peace.
Thank you, O Lord, for so much goodness.
Thank you, your mercies never cease.

Thank you, we heard your word this morning.
Thank you, we ate the bread of life.
Thank you for sending us your Spirit.
Thank you for giving us your peace.

Thank you, you free the broken hearted.
Thank you for calming all our fears.
Thank you for bringing us forgiveness.
Thank you for binding up our wounds.

Thank you for giving us this moment.
Thank you for every joy we share.
Thank you for all our friends and neighbours.
Thank you for those who love and care.

C.66 BE EXALTED, O GOD

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the people
I will sing praises to you among the nations,
For your steadfast love is great, is great to the heavens,
And our faithfulness, your faithfulness to the clouds.

Chorus:
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens,
Let your glory be over all the earth. (2)

It is good to thank you, Lord
and to praise your name with music,
To proclaim your love and mercy in the morning,
For your deeds have made me glad,
at your works I shout in triumph,
Yes, how wonderful and how marvelous are your designs!

All your creatures thank you, Lord,
and your friends repeat their blessing,
Age to age proclaim your splendour and your glory
You are kind to us, O God, full over tender love and mercy,
And your graciousness and your constancy have no compare.

C.69 IN HIS TIME

In His time, In His time,
He makes all things beautiful in His time.
Lord, please show me every day
As you’re teaching me Your way,
That you do just what You say in Your time.

In Your time, in Your time,
You make all things beautiful in Your time.
Lord, my life to You I bring,
With its winter and its spring,
May I fathom everything in Your time.

There’s a time, there’s a time
Both for sowing and for reaping there’s a time,
Time for losing, time for gain,
Time for joy and time for pain,
Every purpose under heaven has a time.

There are times, there are days,
Weeks and months we cannot understand God’s ways.
If for years we fail to scan
What is his eternal plan,
We’ll remember that He can, all the time.

C.70 I WONDER

When I look at the sky which You have made,
At the moon and the stars which You set into place,
I wonder why You think of me,
I wonder why You care!

Chorus:
Lord, O Lord, Your greatness is seen
In all Your beautiful world! (2)

When I look at the world which You have made,
At the creatures on land and the fish in the sea,
I know You care for the smallest bird,
I know that You love me!

C.72 O SING TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN

O sing to the Chief Musician,
O sing from the depths of your hearts.
Lift up your voice and praise His name,
With songs of thanksgiving His love proclaim,
O sing to the Chief Musician a glorious song.

Chorus:
Halleluiah! Jesus gave us a new song to sing,
Halleluiah, He gave us a new song to sing!
Halleluiah, Halleluiah, Halleluiah! (2)

O sing to the Chief Musician,
O sing Him a new song of praise.
Worthy is He, the Lamb that was slain,
His song of salvation: our fav'rite refrain,
O sing to the Chief Musician a glorious song.

(C)C.73 THY LOVING KINDNESS

Thy loving kindness is better than life, (2)
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

The skies are telling the glory of God,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

Thy word is spoken, Thy message is heard,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

I will recount, Lord, Thy wonderful deeds,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

The Lord brings justice, He raises the poor,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

The Lord is goodness, His wisdom is great,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

Thou art forgiving, Thy mercy is sure,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

Happy the people, who call on His name,
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee,
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name. (2)

C.74 LORD, YOUR WAYS ARE TRUE AND JUST

Lord, your ways are true and just
And we will praise your name,
And to you we give our trust
And we will praise your name.

Chorus:
Praise your name (2),
we will praise your name.
Jesus Christ, You are the Lord
And we will praise your name.

Lord, your law is our delight...
Yes, your word gives life and light...

Lord, your truth for ever stands...
Yes, your truth makes us all free...

Guide us, Lord, along your path.
Send our hearts to do your will.

C.77 I WILL SING UNTO THE LORD

I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live,
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
My meditation of Him shall be sweet,
I will be glad, I will glad in the Lord.

Chorus:
Blest thou the Lord, O my soul,
praise ye the Lord. (4)

I’ll give thanks unto the Lord for all his deeds,
Seen everywhere in our land, remembered for ever.
Search for the Lord, never cease, worship Him,
With all your Heart, with all your strength, worship Him.

C.78 I WILL PRAISE YOU, O LORD

Chorus:
I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart (2)
And I will glorify your name for evermore,
With all my heart.

For great is your mercy towards me,
And you have delivered my soul from eternal death.
There is none like you, O Lord, upon the earth,
In heav’n above.

For true to your promise you are
And patient with all the humble hearts
Who trust in you.
There is none like you, O Lord, upon the earth,
In heav’n above.

For full of compassion you are,
So gracious, so ready to forgive the sinful soul.
There is none like you, O Lord, upon the earth,
In heav’n above.

C.80 LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT

Lord, make me an instrument,
an instrument of worship,
I lift up my hands in your name (2).

I'll sing you a love-song... of worship...

For we are a symphony... of worship...

We'll sing you a love-song... of worship...

C.81 SING UNTO THE LORD A NEW SONG

Chorus:
Sing unto the Lord a new song,
Sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless his name,
He is greatly to be praised,
Sing unto the Lord a new song.

Tell among the nations the Lord reigns,
The world shall never be moved.
Let the heavens be glad
And the earth rejoice,
Sing unto the Lord a new song.

Then shall all the trees sing for joy
Before the Lord for he comes,
He will judge the world
With His righteousness,
Sing unto the Lord a new song.