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The Blessing / Thanks Be To Our God
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Travis Cottrell's 'The Blessing / Thanks Be To Our God' is a worship song that combines a blessing prayer with a declaration of praise. The lyrics echo the Aaronic blessing from Numbers 6, asking for God's favor, presence, and peace. It emphasizes God's constant companionship and His goodness across generations. The song transitions into a chorus of thanksgiving, acknowledging God's works and lifting up praise. It is a comforting and encouraging piece, often used in congregational worship and moments of prayer.
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The Lord bless you and keep you
Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children
May His presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
May His presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
Hallelujah, everlasting songs
Will rise for all you've done
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise be to our God
Hallelujah, everlasting songs
Will rise for all you've done
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise be to our God
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen