Released: October 21, 1986

Songwriter: Monty Seward Howard Hewett

Producer: Monty Seward Howard Hewett

[Verse 1]
It's time to say goodbye for now
We'll have our second time around
But before you go
There's something I'd like to say
Everything's not what it seems
There's a stronger force behind the scenes
He's in our lives every day
He's right there when you call

[Pre-Chorus]
In Him is where my strength lies
I lift my eyes beyond the skies
Only He can save my life
And only He can hear my cry

[Chorus]
I wanna thank you, God
For giving me one more chance
To raise my voice and to sing Your praise
I sing it out loud
I sing it all day
This song is my prayer I give to only You
I know it can't compare to the gift from You
You gave me Your love
You gave me Your son
Oh, oh, yes, You did
Oh, oh, oh, hey

[Verse 2]
I know there's some who don't believe
Sometimes it's very hard to see
Live this old life every day
Some things don't go your way
But to be without is not His will
There's cattle on a thousand hills
And they're all Yours to claim
Just claim them in His Holy name

[Pre-Chorus]
You don't have to beg or crawl, no
He can see you standing proud and tall
He'll give His everlasting love
Just come to Him as you are

[Chorus]
I wanna thank you, God
For giving me one more chance
To raise my voice and to sing Your praise
I sing it out loud
Hey, I sing it all day
This song is my prayer I give to only You
I know it can't compare to the gift from You
You gave me Your love
You gave me Your son
I wanna thank you God
For giving me one more chance
To raise my voice and to sing Your praise
I sing it out loud
Oh, I sing it all day
This song is my prayer I give to only You
I know it can't compare to the gift from You
You gave me Your love
You gave me Your son

[Outro]
Now I say Amen (I say Amen)
I feel Your sweet love, Father
Ooh, I say Amen (I say Amen)
(I say) Amen