Douglas Nolan

I Will Give Joyful Thanks

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: II Chronicles 5:13; Psalm 9:1; Psalm 95:2-3

Alive with festive joy, this anthem of gratitude to the Trinity is a cheerful song for Thanksgiving or any worship service. A vigorous paean of praise, the main theme is punctuated with approachable mixed meter patterns mingled with syncopation. A percussive piano part moves the piece forward, and the expressive middle section offers a lyrical contrast with affirming words of worship and adoration. Driving to a confident conclusion, the song ends with an dramatic exclamation of, I will give thanks!