I Thank You, Lord
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w&m: Joseph M. Martin, 2009
Orchestration: Stan Pethel

[Verse 1]
Lord, when I think upon the music of my life,
your songs of joy, your love songs in the night,
I'm filled with wonder and with praise at the beauty of your grace.
I thank you, Lord, I thank you, Lord.
And when I gather in this house, your sacred place,
and when I sing the hymns and anthems of my faith,
I'm filled with hope and gratitude as I lift my heart to you.
I thank you, Lord, I thank you, Lord.

[Chorus 1]
O, how can I keep from singing?
How can I keep from lifting up my voice?
Since Christ is Lord of heav'n and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
How can I help but praise the Lord?

[Interlude]
How can I keep from praising Christ, my Savior,
when he has done so much for me?
I will exalt his name and not be silent,
God's love has set my music free!
God's love has set my music free!

[Verse 2]
Now when I think upon the blessings of this life,
the forest deep, the glory of the skies,
the promise of the rising sun and the moon when day is done,
I thank you, Lord, I thank you, Lord.
And when I look into the eyes of those I love,
or when I gaze upon the starry night above,
my heart is filled with joyful praise, and I bless your holy name.
I thank you, Lord, I thank you, Lord.

[Chorus 2]
O, how can I keep from singing?
How can I keep from lifting up my voice?
Since Christ is Lord of heav'n and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
How can I help but praise the Lord?
How can I help but praise the Lord?

[Coda]
I will praise the Lord.