Thanks Be Unto God
Born to a Puerto Rican family in Chicago, JoAnn Rosario grew up both in the… Read Full Bio ↴Born to a Puerto Rican family in Chicago, JoAnn Rosario grew up both in the church (her father was a preacher) and with music, singing since she was a young girl, and as an adult she sang with the influential and prolific Fred Hammond as part of his group Radical for Christ. In 2002, under the guidance of Hammond (and as part of his fledgling label, in conjunction with Verity Records, a subset of Zomba), Rosario came out with her debut, More, More, More, which combined urban R&B sounds with contemporary gospel and even Latin music, but soon after the album's release, she began to notice trouble with her voice. The following year nodules were found on her vocal chords, rendering speech, let alone singing, nearly impossible. After taking time off to treat the nodules and recover, Rosario returned in 2005 with Now More Than Ever...Worship, and two years later with Joyous Salvation.

Thanks Be Unto God
Joann Rosario Lyrics


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Intro:
Thanks be unto God
Thanks be unto God
In everything
Thanks be unto God
Our God, our God

Verse 1:
There have been days
I thought I wouldn't make it
It seemed life was over
No way to survive
I lifted my eyes
And looked to the heavens
Peace filled my mind
I couldn't help but cry

Chorus:
Thanks be unto God
Who causes us to triumph
thanks be unto God
Who gives us victory
In everything we are overcomers
Thanks be unto God
Our God, our God

Verse 2:
I know it seems hard
But I promise you'll make it
Just wait on the Lord
He will renew your strength
Lift up your eyes
And look to the heavens
Open your mouth
Shout out loud
Say...

Chorus:
Thanks be unto God
Who causes us to triumph
thanks be unto God
Who gives us victory
In everything we are overcomers
Thanks be unto God
Our God, our God

Bridge:
We're not ashamed
To lift up His name
He is so awesome
Our love we proclaim
Hands lifted high
Praises we sing
A song of thanksgiving
We bring to the King

Vamp:
So we praise You, we praise You
Lord we love You, we love You
Yes we thank You, we thank You
For everything, everything
We adore You, we adore You
There is no other God stronger than You
Lord we bless You
We bless You for everything, everything
You're the Healer, Provider
You are holy, magnificent and true
Great Jehovah
We thank You for everything, everything

Chorus till fade:
Thanks be unto God
Who causes us to triumph
thanks be unto God
Who gives us victory
In everything we are overcomers




Thanks be unto God
Our God, our God

Overall Meaning

Joann Rosario's song "Thanks Be Unto God" is a powerful testimony of gratitude and hope in the face of adversity. The song begins with a repeated phrase of "Thanks be unto God," serving as a reminder that in all things, we must give thanks to God. The first verse acknowledges the struggles and battles we face in life, and the overwhelming feeling of despair that can come with it. However, looking up to the heavens, we can find peace and solace, and we cannot help but cry tears of gratitude for God's love and mercy.


The chorus serves as a declaration of victory and triumph in God. We are overcomers because He causes us to triumph, and we have victory in every situation because of Him. The second verse encourages listeners to hold on and have faith, promising that even though it may seem hard, God will renew our strength and help us through it all. The bridge declares our love and praise for God, and we lift up His name without shame because of His awesomeness and greatness. The vamp gives a final expression of gratitude and adoration for God, affirming Him as the Healer, Provider, Holy One, and Great Jehovah.


Line by Line Meaning

Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


In everything
No matter the situation


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Our God, our God
Acknowledgment of God's presence


There have been days
Acknowledgment of past struggles


I thought I wouldn't make it
Doubtfulness during difficult times


It seemed life was over
Feeling of hopelessness


No way to survive
Hopelessness


I lifted my eyes
Turning to God for help


And looked to the heavens
Seeking divine intervention


Peace filled my mind
Reassurance from God


I couldn't help but cry
Emotional release from receiving help


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Who causes us to triumph
God helps us overcome challenges


thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Who gives us victory
God gives us success


In everything we are overcomers
We can overcome anything with God's help


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Our God, our God
Acknowledgment of God's presence


I know it seems hard
Acknowledgment of current difficulties


But I promise you'll make it
Assurance from God and the singer


Just wait on the Lord
Patience and trust in God's plan


He will renew your strength
God will give you the energy to keep going


Lift up your eyes
Turning to God for help


And look to the heavens
Seeking divine intervention


Open your mouth
Expressing gratitude to God


Shout out loud
Vocalizing gratitude to God


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Who causes us to triumph
God helps us overcome challenges


thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Who gives us victory
God gives us success


In everything we are overcomers
We can overcome anything with God's help


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Our God, our God
Acknowledgment of God's presence


We're not ashamed
Proud to follow God


To lift up His name
Proclaiming God's greatness


He is so awesome
Acknowledgment of God's greatness


Our love we proclaim
Expressing love for God


Hands lifted high
Act of worship


Praises we sing
Act of worship


A song of thanksgiving
Gratefulness to God


We bring to the King
Act of worship


So we praise You, we praise You
Act of worship


Lord we love You, we love You
Expressing love for God


Yes we thank You, we thank You
Gratefulness to God


For everything, everything
Gratefulness to God for all things


We adore You, we adore You
Act of worship


There is no other God stronger than You
Acknowledgment of God's strength


Lord we bless You
Expressing love for God


We bless You for everything, everything
Gratefulness to God for all things


You're the Healer, Provider
Acknowledgment of God's role


You are holy, magnificent and true
Acknowledgment of God's characteristics


Great Jehovah
Acknowledgment of God's greatness


We thank You for everything, everything
Gratefulness to God for all things


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Who causes us to triumph
God helps us overcome challenges


thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Who gives us victory
God gives us success


In everything we are overcomers
We can overcome anything with God's help


Thanks be unto God
Gratefulness to God


Our God, our God
Acknowledgment of God's presence




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Comments from YouTube:

Lauture Purdie

I remember jammin' to this in the summer of '06, Joann Rosario is such an amazing singer. THANKS BE ALL TO GOD

Trinity Lea

Beautiful song! I remember it from church

Rosalind .S

Celebrating my wedding anniversary with this song..24 years..yes thanks be unto God

Debra Haggins

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