Gives Thanks to the Lord
Bukas Palad Lyrics


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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithfulness is forever.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good!
His love endures forevermore.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithfulness is forever.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good!
His love endures forevermore.

I shall not fear when foes a bound
My God, my Savior is near.
I shall not trust in mortal things,
But trust in the ways of the Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithfulness is forever.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good!
His love endures forevermore.

You are my rock.
I give you thanks, for you are my strength and my song.
I shall not die, but blessed,
I live, proclaiming the words of the Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithfulness is forever.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good!
His love endures forevermore.

This is the day the Lord has made,
So let us be glad and rejoice.
He's given us a light that saves.
O bless is the name of the Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithfulness is forever.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good!




His love endures forevermore.
His lovr endures forevermore.

Overall Meaning

The song "Gives Thanks to the Lord" by Bukas Palad is a joyful expression of gratitude to God for His goodness, faithfulness, and enduring love. The song contains repeated calls to give thanks to the Lord and portrays a confident trust in God's protection and provision. One of the central themes of the song is the contrast between mortal things and the ways of the Lord, emphasizing the superiority of God's ways as a source of hope and security.


The song opens with the exhortation to give thanks to the Lord, which is repeated throughout the song. The focus of the thanksgiving is on God's goodness, faithfulness, and enduring love, all of which are described as everlasting or forevermore. The repetition of these phrases reinforces the idea that God's attributes are unchanging and that they are the foundation for a life of gratitude and praise.


The second stanza highlights the theme of trust in God's protection and provision, contrasting this with a lack of trust in mortals. The lyrics suggest that fear can be overcome by relying on God's nearness and strength instead of trusting in human power or security. This theme is echoed in other parts of the song, such as the reference to God as a rock and the declaration that the singer shall not die but live, proclaiming the words of the Lord.


The final stanza emphasizes the joy and gladness that come from recognizing God's goodness and salvation. The reference to the "light that saves" suggests that God is the source of illumination and life, and that this should lead to a response of blessing and praise. Overall, the song is an uplifting call to give thanks to God and to trust in His ways as a source of hope and joy.


Line by Line Meaning

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
Express gratitude towards the Lord, for he is benevolent and kind!


His faithfulness is forever.
The Lord is unwavering in his devotion and loyalty to his people for eternity.


Give thanks to the Lord for he is good!
Express gratitude towards the Lord, for he is benevolent and kind!


His love endures forevermore.
The Lord's affection and devotion will abide forever.


I shall not fear when foes a bound
I shall not tremble or fret when beset by enemies and adversaries.


My God, my Savior is near.
The Lord, who is my divinity and my deliverer, is close to me now.


I shall not trust in mortal things,
I shall not have confidence in earthly possessions and worldly matters.


But trust in the ways of the Lord.
Instead, I shall rely on the principles and practices of the Lord.


You are my rock.
You, O Lord, are my unyielding and steadfast foundation.


I give you thanks, for you are my strength and my song.
I express my gratitude to you because you are my power and my source of joy.


I shall not die, but blessed,
I will not perish but instead be fortunate and happy.


I live, proclaiming the words of the Lord.
I exist, declaring and preaching the teachings and messages of the Lord.


This is the day the Lord has made,
Today is the day that the Lord has created.


So let us be glad and rejoice.
Therefore, let us be cheerful and celebrate!


He's given us a light that saves.
He has bestowed upon us a light that rescues and redeems.


O bless is the name of the Lord.
Oh, praise and sanctify the name of the Lord.


His love endures forevermore.
The Lord's affection and devotion will abide forever.




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Guitar chord pls

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we practiced this in school

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