Give Thanks
Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founde… Read Full Bio ↴Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, who has variously played the role of singer, songwriter, and producer throughout the group's history. Acappella is by far the most popular musical group to have come out of the Churches of Christ in the U.S. They are in large part responsible for inspiring an entire culture of a cappella musical performance in the Church of Christ. Churches of Christ members strive to worship as first century Christians worshiped, and believe one should sing 'making melody in your heart' (Eph. 5:19), instead of using musical instruments in worship. The song "Acappella" from 1986's Conquerors was the first to achieve widespread popularity within the church of Christ (it could almost be called a 'hit') and the 1988 album Sweet Fellowship has become their all-time best seller. AVB's breakout Song in My Soul was released almost concurrently, and the number of like-minded a cappella vocal groups within the church of Christ grew almost exponentially after these two albums. Acappella experienced their first mainstream success outside the church of Christ with 1993's Set Me Free. This album also had a song licensed for use in a Sony Camcorder Super Bowl commercial (with the refrain "They are more precious than gold").

Give Thanks
Acappella Lyrics


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Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He′s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"

And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He′s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"

And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Give thanks





We give thanks to You oh Lord
We give thanks

Overall Meaning

The song "Give Thanks" by Acappella is all about being thankful to the Holy One and acknowledging the greatest gift that He has given us: His Son, Jesus Christ. Throughout the lyrics, the singer encourages listeners to give thanks with a grateful heart and to acknowledge the goodness of the Lord in their lives. The song also makes mention of the fact that through God's grace and mercy, even the weak and poor can find strength and richness in Him.


In the first stanza of the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Give thanks with a grateful heart" as a way of emphasizing the importance of expressing gratitude to God. He then goes on to acknowledge the Holy One and the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. In the second stanza, the singer encourages listeners to find strength and richness in the Lord, despite any feelings of weakness or poverty they may have. This is a powerful message that can resonate with people of all backgrounds and situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Express gratitude with a sincere and thankful heart


Give thanks to the Holy One
Be grateful to the divine and all-powerful God


Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Show appreciation for the ultimate sacrifice of God giving His own son, Jesus Christ


And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Encourage those who may feel weak or vulnerable to be confident and strong


Let the poor say, "I am rich
Inspire those who may be financially poor to feel blessed and abundant in other areas of their life


Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Acknowledge and thank God for the countless blessings and opportunities given to us


Give thanks
Continuing the theme of expressing gratitude and appreciation


We give thanks to You oh Lord
Specifically addressing God and offering thanks and praise to Him




Writer(s): Wayne Val Thompson, Christopher Cleveland Martin

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@user-tm9po8mv4y

You are a blessing to everyone. I and my sisters having been singing Acapella songs together when we were unmarried. The songs have ministered to us and is still ministering to us. We even sang hem severally in Christian gatherings and at home. They bring a lot of sweet memories when we hear and sing them. Ugochi from Nigeria. God bless and increase you all

@user-tm9po8mv4y

Have been

@ottiemitchell6884

Thank you and yes His love endures for ever. This song is very uplifting.

@tribalharbour6291

2 Chronicles 5:13.....in praise to the Lord: “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever,”

@kbblue

I was thinking more of Psalms 107:1.

@dotomkins284

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,
For His mercy is everlasting.
...
They (the redeemed) shall give thanks to the Lord for His mercy,
And for His wonders to the sons of mankind!
For He has satisfied the thirsty soul,
And He has filled the hungry soul with what is good.

@tinamariegregory3130

Hallelujah ! God is good all the time, whether we see it or not, GOD is GOOD !!!

@stephencroce2033

every song should feel this good!

@andytreto6119

He is good all the time

@calebfox984

Psalm 136 Who remembered us in our lowly estate.
His lovingkindness is everlasting.

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