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Thank You Father by Elijah Oyelade cover art

Elijah Oyelade - Thank You Father Lyrics

Artist:
Elijah Oyelade

Lyrics

Verse 1


Now I come unto you my dear Lord
I want You to know that I appreciate You
For all that You've done for me
My mouth cannot tell it all
I want You to know that I really love You


Verse 2


I am Yours You are mine
Your love has capture my heart
Glory glory Halleluyah
All of my praise I bring to You


Chorus


Thank You oh my Father
For all that You've done for me
Precious Jesus selfless love
You are amazing sweet holy spirit
Yes I adore You
You are always there for me
You are always there for me


Verse 1 (Repeat)


Verse 2 (Repeat)


Chorus (Repeat x3)


Outro


Onyeoma me
Imela Imela
Onyeoma me
Imela Imela


Onyeoma me
Imela Imela
Onyeoma me
Imela Imela


Thank You oh my Father
Thank You Lord
Thank You Father
Thank You Lord


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Meaning & Inspiration

"Thank You Father" is a worship song organized entirely around gratitude and adoration directed at God. The opening verse frames the whole song as an approach into God's presence, appreciating what has been done without being able to fully put it into words. A short middle section shifts from thanks into relationship language, describing mutual belonging, "I am Yours, You are mine," before returning to praise with a simple exclamation of glory and hallelujah. The chorus-like refrain names God directly as Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit in succession, addressing each person distinctly while keeping the tone consistently affectionate rather than formal. A closing section shifts briefly into Igbo, repeating a short phrase of thanks and praise, extending the same gratitude expressed in English into another language and voice. Because the song relies on repeated declarations of thanks and love rather than narrative development, it functions well as a sustained expression of worship meant to be sung slowly and repeated rather than heard once.

Related Scripture

  • Psalm 100:4 Calls for entering God's gates with thanksgiving and praise, matching the song's central act of approaching God with gratitude.
  • Ephesians 5:20 Instructs giving thanks always for all things, matching the song's repeated, unqualified thanksgiving.