Lyrics
O give thanks to the Father,
Spring of life, Lord of love,
The bountiful fount of all provision.
Come rejoice in His goodness;
Count each blessing that comes
From heav'n to earth,
Now from earth to heaven.
Chorus
O give thanks to God forever,
For all He's done, for all He's given.
For ev'ry grace, bring ev'ry praise.
To the Giver of all, give thanks.
O give thanks unto Jesus,
Sing of His saving love;
The bread of life, broken for redemption.
How He carried the cross
To make us daughters and sons;
Exalted now, the King of our salvation. Chorus (repeat)
O give thanks to the Spirit
Fire of joy, bond of love.
O breath of God, help our hearts remember.
Purge our pride with your kindness;
Plant this song deep in us.
For all the gifts, greater is the Giver. Chorus
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Devotional Thought
This song is full of "to-do's." Take a moment today to look through the lyrics to see what these hymn writers are calling us to do, and be encouraged to put these calls to action into practice.
Give thanks to the Father!
Give thanks to Jesus!
Give thanks to the Spirit!
How—and for what—will you thank the Father today?
How—and for what—will you thank Jesus today?
How—and for what—will you thank the Spirit today?
The song provides several answers to these questions, but what would you add?
Corresponding Bible Verses for Reflection and Study
Psalm 107:1
"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Psalm 95:2-3
"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the Lord is the great God, and the great King above all gods."