What a blessing to hear this wonderful gospel song sang beautifully by Ivan Parker! The lyrics are so inspiring especially for those who are serving the Lord. Be encouraged. Ivan Parker performed this song in one of the Gaither Homecoming concerts hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither.
About Ivan Parker
A North Carolina-born preacher’s kid, Ivan Parker is among the best-loved artists in gospel music. He traveled with the award-winning Gold City quartet, for more than a decade, before embarking on a solo career in 1994. During his years with Gold City, the group gained national notoriety, achieved 19 Top Ten hits, including a 1993 Dove Award for Southern Gospel Song of the Year by the Gospel Music Association.
Today, Ivan is an award-winning solo performer who was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1993 and has received more than 20 awards from a variety of leading fan and trade publications. His contagious warmth, coupled with his genuine love for gospel music, gives Ivan a unique connection with the songs he communicates to countless thousands every year. He is a favorite on the Homecoming stage and as a solo artist. In 2008, the Gaither Gospel Series released The Best Of Ivan Parker on DVD and CD, which peaked on Billboard Magazine’s Music Video Chart at #2. Most recently, Ivan was nominated for a 2009 Visionary Award by the Christian Music Hall of Fame for Southern Gospel Male Vocalist of the Year. Ivan and his wife, Teresa, reside in Nashville, Tennessee. They are the parents of two grown sons, Ryan and Josh. Ryan is happily married to Sandy Hagee and they are the proud parents of the Parker’s first two granddaughters. (credits to Gaither.com)
Ivan Parker – Thank You Lyrics
Artist: Ivan Parker
Album: How Great Thou Art
I dreamed I went to heaven,
and you were there with me.
We walked upon the streets of gold,
beside the crystal sea.
We heard the angels singing,
as someone called your name.
We turned and saw this young man,
he was smiling as he came.
(And he said)
Friend you may not know me now.
(Then he said)
But wait,
you used to teach my Sunday school,
when I was only eight.
Every week you would say a prayer,
before the class would start.
And one day when you said that prayer,
I asked Jesus in my heart.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
Then another man stood before you.
(He said)
Remember the time,
a missionary came to your church.
His pictures made you cry,
you didnt have much money but you gave it anyway.
Jesus took the gift you gave,
thats why Im here today.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
One by one they came,
for as the eye could see.
Each life somehow touched,
by your generosity.
Little things that you had done,
sacrifices made.
Unnoticed here on earth,
in heaven now proclaimed.
(Listen now) I know up in heaven,
youre not suppose to cry.
But I am almost sure,
I saw tears in your eyes.
When Jesus took your hand,
and you stood before the Lord.
(He said) My child look around you,
for great is your reward.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank You for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
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