We Give Thanks

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