Story Behind The Song
This is the second song I wrote after becoming a Christian. I was working at Lassen Volcanic National Park. A bunch of us Christian employees decided to camp out near the stream overnight. I was the first one up, got the campfire started and poof! God gave me this simple song of praise. Enjoy the "vintage recording!"
Song Description
With a setting in the woods, the singer expresses a thankful heart for nature, salvation, and the opportunity to serve
| Song Length |
2:54 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Rural |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Delighted |
Subject |
God, Gratitude |
| Similar Artists |
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
THANK YOU, JESUS
Copyright 1972 by Kate Carpenter
Good morning, dear Jesus
Thank You for this day.
The stream sings your praises
and me, I just pray.
Oh, thank You so much
for the gifts You bestowed.
I'm glad that You sent me
down Your one way road.
Chorus: And I sing
Thank You Jesus
Oh thank You, my Lord
I asked for salvation,
But you gave me more.
The campfire is crackling
The sun's poking through
Your children are awaking
to a new day in You.
We used to be wildflowers
but now we are tame
And so we sing praises
to our Savior's name.
The trees lift their branches
and I lift my hands
I'm called for to serve You
fulfill Your commands
But who could complain
in a labor of love
For the blessings rain down
Hundred-fold from above.
When I was so blind
I kept seeking the trail
I thought I'd found freedom
But boy, did I fail!
Thank You, my Father
for sending Your Son
The victory over this sinner is won!