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Thank you Lord new song version

Thank you Lord

Thinking back upon my life
When days were ever so bleak
When nothing seemed to turn out right
I was desperate and so weak

Then you came along and helped me out
You pulled me out of the fire
And I thank you…Oh Lord
For saving my life

Chorus
I want to thank you Lord,
For always being there 
Through the bad times and the good
I want to thank you Lord,
For all you’ve given me
It’s undeserved… it’s understood


There were times in my life
The world had beaten me down
I never seemed to catch a break
But, you’d always come around

You’d always be there to lend a hand
You pulled me out of the mire
And I thank you…Oh Lord
I’ll give you my life

Chorus
I want to thank you Lord,
For always being there 
Through the bad times and the good
I want to thank you Lord,
For all you’ve given me
It’s undeserved… it’s understood


Through all my tragedies
You showed you cared for me
Through my mistakes and maladies
You saw the good in me

You’ve been with me through all my trials
In my time of need
You carried me the final mile
You are a friend in deed

Chorus
I want to thank you Lord,
For always being there 
Through the bad times and the good
I want to thank you Lord,
For all you’ve given me
It’s undeserved… it’s understood

And I’ll thank you…Oh Lord
All through my life
And I’ll thank you…Oh Lord
All through my life

John Derek Hamilton 
Copyright  August 18,2018
Finished with music and vocal July17,2025
Posted August 6,2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Nicole Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
My eyes are misty in a good way. I have chills as these words and the music moves upon my heart. John, this is my kind of poetry. It's so beautiful and uplifting. Thank you for sharing, my dear friend. I wish to place this in my favorites, because it belongs there. :) Hugs, Brandy
Hamilton Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Thanks Brandy, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it enough to give a kind comment of support. I thank you too for your faving it , that means a lot to me, take care JD
Velasco Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Absolutely beautiful, John. The gratitude in these lyrics is so sincere and moving—it really speaks to the way God shows up in our darkest moments. The chorus is especially powerful and stays with you. A timeless message of faith and thankfulness!
Hamilton Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Thanks Rowena your comment just made my day, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
wonderfully positive words, so inspirational. Often while walking each morning, I have my prayer time with God and thank him for many of the same things you mention. Your poetry and music are exquisite! have a blessed evening, Sara
Hamilton Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thanks Sara your comment always make my day better.
Fleming Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Uplifting, John! Really uplifting in every positive way. Very well done! :) john
Hamilton Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Thanks John for your brave first comment...glad you liked it, makes my day! Take care dear poet. JD
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