We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet (Blues Version)

Intro (Quiet Hum - Reverent build) (Organ and bass begin softly, choir humming low “Mmm… Thank You, Lord.”) (Lead - gentle and soulful): We thank Thee, O God… for a prophet… To guide us in these days… (Choir hums in quiet harmony.) (Lead - soft rise): You gave us light for our minds and peace for our souls… Lord, we thank You for showing the way. (Organ swell, choir prepares for Verse 1.) Verse 1 (Grateful Testimony - Warm tone) We thank Thee, O God, for a prophet, To guide us through these latter days. We thank Thee for sending the gospel, To fill our hearts with praise. We thank Thee for every blessing, Bestowed by Thy loving hand. We feel it a joy to serve Thee, And we’ll follow all You command. (Choir echoes softly: “Follow all You command.”) Chorus (Soulful Gratitude - Call & Response) Lead: Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy — Choir: Thank You, Lord! Lead: Thank You, Lord, for Your grace — Choir: Thank You, Lord! Lead: You lift me up through every trial, You shine Your light on my face! Choir (full harmony): We thank Thee, O God, for a prophet, To lead and show the way! (Band swells gently — no shouting, just fullness.) Verse 2 (Faith in Trials - Deep soul sway) When the clouds of trouble hang o’er us, And threaten to darken our days, There’s hope still shining before us, And deliverance on its way. We doubt not the Lord nor His goodness, We’ve proved Him through seasons past. The wicked who fight against Zion, Will surely fall at last. (Short organ riff — soft Hammond tremolo, choir hums low “Mmm…”) Bridge (Refrained Joy - Layered build) Lead: We’ll sing of His goodness and mercy! Choir: His mercy! Lead: We’ll praise Him both day and night! Choir: Day and night! Lead: Rejoice in His glorious gospel! Choir: Glorious gospel! Lead: Bask in that sweet, sweet light! (Soft handclaps join — gentle groove builds, still tender.) Chorus (Joyful but Refrained - Unified soul) All voices: Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy, Thank You, Lord, for Your grace. You lead us with love unending, You shine on every face. We thank Thee, O God, for a prophet, For truth that lights our way — Oh, we thank Thee, O Lord, We thank Thee this day. (Choir repeats “We thank Thee this day…” softly as organ swells beneath.) Outro (Quiet Gratitude - Slow fade) (Lead - spoken softly): We thank Thee, Lord… for every breath, For every light You send our way… Guide our hearts… keep us true… As we thank Thee every day. (Choir hums final sustained “Amen” — rich, gentle harmony. Organ fades slowly.)