My Maker, My Father, My King

Written by Lydell Washington (1/28/01)

(“My Maker, My Father, My King” is a song based on Psalm 103, giving acknowledgement to our Lord, our maker. It is a praise song that says we won’t forget what he’s done for us.)

Intro

G, C, D, C G, C, D, C

Verse 1

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I will bless His Holy name

G C Em7 D

Bless His name with all my heart

G C D C

And not forget the glorious things

G C Em7 D

The glorious things that He imparts

Am

For He forgives me

Em7

He heals me

C D

He ransoms me from the grave

Chorus

G C D C

So I give all my praise to the Lord (for the love He’s given me)

G C D C

I stretch my hands to the Lord (He formed the earth and seas)

G C D Em7

I give all my praise to the Lord (for he is truly)

C

My Maker, my Father, my King

Verse 2

G C D C

My strength renewed like the eagle’s

G C Em7 D

He brings justice to all unfair

G C D C

Reveals His will and nature

G C Em7 D

When I am weak, and in despair

Am

He shows us mercy

Em7

His love is tender

C D

To those who don’t deserve

Chorus

Bridge

Am Em7

He has made the heavens his throne

Am D

From there He rules all things

Am Em7

So I will bless the Lord

C

My Maker, my Father, my King

El. Guitar Solo

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Breakdown (percussion only)

G C D C

I give all my praise to the Lord

G C D C

I stretch my hands to the Lord

G C D C

I give all my praise to the Lord

G C D C

I stretch my hands to the Lord

Chorus

Chorus

Outro

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