First Thought

D A7sus D A7sus

In the newness of morning, the stars all retire,

G D Bm Asus  A

I rise up from sleep, at the dawn’s early hour.

G D Bm G A

As the day greets the night, and the heavens conspire,

D Bm G A D

To tell of your greatness, to speak of your power.

Chorus

G D A D G D Em7 Asus A

And I give you first thought, I give you first care, I give you first breath that is offered in prayer.

G D Bm G A D Bm G A D

You guide every step, at the start of each day, a lamp for my feet, a light for the way!

D A7sus D A7sus

I’ll join that great chorus, I will sing of your grace,

G D Bm A

And tell of your love, to those I embrace

G D Bm G A

Goodness and mercy will follow my days,

D Bm G A D

I’ll lift my voice up and sing of your praise.

Chorus

D A7sus D A7sus

You’ve paid the ransom, you’ve paid the price,

G D Bm A

Bartered my freedom, with blood sacrifice.

G D Bm G A

Oh the debt that I owed was more than I could pay,

D Bm G A D

My guilt and my sin, you’ve taken a - way.

Chorus

Words and Music by Steve Tichenor

© First Step Publishing, January, 2003