For hope when life was dull and drear,
I thank Thee, Lord.
For others' smiles and words of cheer,
I thank Thee, Lord.
When life seemed difficult to bear,
And I was all enmeshed in care,
You showed me that a way was there;
I thank Thee, Lord.

For you I live, not just for me,
I thank Thee, Lord.
And I am learning constantly,
I thank Thee, Lord.
Although depraved, You loved me still,
And fashioned after Your own will,
My empty soul with love did fill;
I thank Thee, Lord.

As down my lonely road I trod,
I thank Thee, Lord.
I wondered if there was a God,
I thank Thee, Lord.
Facing my own mortality,
I fled the world and sought for Thee,
You quickly brought me to my knee:
I thank Thee, Lord.