Lyrics
Verse One
Lead
Woke up this morning, said I was feeling fine
Had my health and strength, clothed in my right mind
Didn't have to worry, I didn't have to be afraid
You been so good to me, that's why I want to say
Lord I
Chorus
Choir
Lord I thank You, for all, You've done
Lord I thank You, for all, You've done
Verse Two
Lead
Lord I've been through the storm and rain
Sometimes crying, going through pain
Choir
You were there
Lead
In the mist of my time
Lord I'm standing here not wasting time to tell You
Chorus
Choir
Lord I thank You, for all, You've done
Lord I thank You, for all, You've done
Verse Two
Lead
Lord I've been through the storm and rain
Sometimes crying, going through pain
Choir
You were there
In the mist of my time
Lord I'm standing here not wasting time to tell You
Chorus
Choir (repeat) Lead (adlib)
Lord I thank You, for all, You've done
Lord I thank You, for all, You've done
Ending
Lord I thank You
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Thank You” offers direct gratitude for daily life, health, strength, and God’s sustaining care. The first verse begins with ordinary morning mercies, treating each one as a reason to give thanks. The next section remembers storms, tears, and pain without allowing hardship to become the final word. God’s presence during trouble becomes another reason for the repeated confession, “Lord I thank You, for all, You’ve done.”
The lead-and-choir pattern gives the lyric the feel of testimony answered by a community of praise. Rather than listing abstract ideas, it names preservation, courage, and companionship in difficult moments. The recurring chorus gathers those experiences into a simple response of thanksgiving. This emphasis aligns closely with biblical calls to remember God’s benefits and with descriptions of God as present help in trouble. The ending strips the message to its essential phrase, leaving gratitude as the song’s final and defining act of worship.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 103:2 The psalm calls the soul to bless the Lord and remember all his benefits.
- Psalm 46:1 God is described as refuge, strength, and present help in trouble.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 God’s mercies are described as new every morning because of his faithfulness.