Avion Blackman - I Thank You Lyrics
Lyrics
I thank You Lord
For everything You've done for me
I thank You Lord
Jesus You've answered me
I thank You Lord
For everything You've done for me and are doing now
Thank You Lord
Jesus You've set me free.
You set me free from my troubles and sorrows
You set me free from my agony and pain
You set me free from my hopeless tomorrow
You set me free again and again
You set me free from my trials and sorrows
You set me free from my suffering and pain
You set me free from my hopeless tomorrow
You set me free again and again
A shooby dooby
(Chorus)
Jesus, You're the reason why I live my life
Jesus, I cannot get You out of my mind
Jesus I wanna praise You every day and night
Jesus, Jesus
Give thanks and praise to the Lord now
Give thanks and praise to the King
And so we come before the Lord now
We bring this offering
Give thanks and praise to the Lord now
Give thanks and praise to the King
And so we sing before the Lord now
We bring this offering
(Chorus)
Oh I thank You Lord, I thank You Lord, Lord
Oh I thank You Lord, I thank You Lord, Lord
God you delivered me!
Jesus You set me free!
Those who the Son set free are free indeed, free indeed
Those who the Son set free are free indeed, free indeed!
God you delivered me!
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I Thank You
Meaning & Inspiration
Avion Blackman’s 2013 release, "I Thank You," from her *Greatest Hits* album, stands as a profound testament to the transformative power of faith. At its core, the song is a direct and unreserved expression of gratitude for divine intervention and liberation. The narrative unfolds as a personal testimony, moving from the general acknowledgment of God's actions to the specific freedom found in Jesus. The lyrics articulate a deep-seated appreciation for deliverance from troubles, sorrows, agony, pain, and hopelessness, emphasizing a recurring theme of repeated, consistent blessing. This is not merely an expression of thanks for past deeds, but an embrace of ongoing spiritual freedom and renewal, a sentiment echoed in passages like Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of God's mercies being new every morning. The chorus powerfully declares Jesus as the central reason for life, an inescapable presence that commands constant praise. This devotion aligns with Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages prayer and thanksgiving, promising peace that surpasses understanding when we present our requests to God. The latter half of the song shifts to a communal call for thanksgiving and praise, inviting listeners to join in offering their “offering” before the King, reminiscent of Psalm 95:6, which urges us to come and bow down, kneeling before our Maker. The repeated affirmation, "God you delivered me! Jesus You set me free!" drives home the core message of salvation, powerfully referencing John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed." This declaration of freedom is not an abstract concept but a tangible reality, a profound release from the bondage of sin and despair, underscoring the redemptive work of Christ that liberates believers "again and again." The entire composition serves as an anthem of unwavering thankfulness for a salvation that is both complete and continually experienced.