Road of Gratitude (Remix)

Thank You Jesus, for the road.

For the breath in my lungs and the path I walk.

I Wise Hansonje, lifting my hands today,

The road is long and the heavy miles weigh,

Behind the wheel, in the silence of the dawn,

I’ve seen the shadows where the light has gone,

I’ve lost dear friends upon this winding track,

Gone to the grave, and they aren't coming back,

But Lord, You kept me, You held my weary hand,

Guiding my truck across this lonely land.

Oh, I thank You Lord, for the journey You preserved,

For the grace I found that I never deserved,

Through the danger and the fear, You kept me whole,

Yes Lord, You are the anchor for my soul,

I’m standing now because You held me tight,

Thank You Jesus for the morning after night.

I’m thinking of Refine Malambo, my heart’s own steady light,

You’ve been my strength through the middle of the night,

Taking care of the home while I am miles away,

Your love is the prayer that gets me through the day,

To Victor Hansonje and Naomi, my children dear,

I know the Lord is watching when I am not near,

Refine, you are the blessing that keeps my spirit strong,

I thank the Lord for you all the whole journey long.

Oh, I thank You Lord, for the journey You preserved,

For the grace I found that I never deserved,

Through the danger and the fear, You kept me whole,

Yes Lord, You are the anchor for my soul,

I’m standing now because You held me tight,

Thank You Jesus for the morning after night.

I’ve seen the metal twist, I’ve heard the engines stall,

I’ve seen my brothers trip and seen my brothers fall,

But mercy called my name and kept me in the lane,

Glory to the King, He washed away the pain,

Yes Lord, I’m home again, beneath the roof of grace,

I see the light of heaven on my family’s face.

So here is my witness, my testimony true,

Everything I have, Lord, it comes from You,

For Wise Hansonje, the road has been a test,

But in Your presence, Lord, I finally find my rest,

Refine, my darling, keep the fire burning bright,

We walk by faith, and not by earthly sight.

Oh, I thank You Lord, for the journey You preserved,

For the grace I found that I never deserved,

Through the danger and the fear, You kept me whole,

Yes Lord, You are the anchor for my soul,

I’m standing now because You held me tight,

Thank You Jesus for the morning after night.

Thank You Jesus, for the safe return.

Hallelujah for the lessons that I learn.

Refine, my love, the journey has been long,

But in His grace, we are a steady song.

Amen, amen, amen.