First Thessalonians Song

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians

1. Give thanks unto the Lord

For brothers whom He loves,

Examples of the way of life,

A gift from God above.

2. God has a father's hand,

A mother's tender care.

The love we know, we imitate.

What we receive, we share.

3. The church of our dear Lord

Empowered from on high

Shines forth the glory of our God

Reflecting heaven's joy.

4. May we abound in love

With all who know the Lord,

And standing fast in Jesus Christ

Abide in His good Word.

5. We live to please our God

And serve Him more and more,

In quiet lives of holiness

For Him whom we adore.

6. The resurrection world

Is coming with the Lord,

Grieve not as those who have no hope.

Believe the Word of God.

7. But when will that Day dawn,

When will the faith be sight,

For soldiers of our risen Lord,

The children of the light?

8. While waiting, we rejoice,

And thank the Lord above,

For He will bring His kingdom here

And build a world of love.

Stephen Magee, 2013