Thankful Heart

"Thankful Heart" is a song by Petra. It was co-written by the band's guitarist Bob Hartman and producer Dino Elefante, and composed by John Elefante. The song was released in 1986 as part of the band's eight studio album, Back to the Street.

Lyrics

Words by Bob Hartman and Dino Elefante Music by John Elefante

(Chorus)
I have a thankful heart that You have given me
And it can only come from You

There is no way to begin to tell you how I feel
There are no words to express how you've become so real
Jesus, You've given me so much I can't repay
I have no offering

There is no way to begin to tell you how I feel
There's nothing more I can say, and no way to repay
Your warming touch that melts my heart of stone
Your steadfast love - I'll never be alone

I have a thankful heart that You have given me
And it can only come from You
I have a thankful heart - Words don't come easily
But I am sure you can see my thankful heart

Help me be a man of God
A man who's after Your own heart
Help me show my gratitude
And keep in me a thankful heart

Credits

• Bob Hartman – Guitars, arrangements
• Mark Kelly – Bass, background vocals
• John Lawry – Keyboards, Fairlight programming, background vocals
• John Schlitt – Lead and background vocals
• Louie Weaver – Drums