(Oh, glory)
Thank You, Lord, for the path You’ve laid.
For the man You used to shape my soul.
I look in the mirror and I see the grace
Reflected in the lines upon a father’s face
Mr. Maenzanise, you stood so tall
Watching over me so I would never fall
Through the stormy weather and the darkest night
You held the torch and you kept the light
It wasn't just your strength, it was the love you gave
A legacy of honor that you helped to save.
Oh, Mr. Maenzanise, you’re the rock I know
Watching all the seeds of faith begin to grow
Thank you for the guidance, thank you for the way
You made me who I am standing here today
Yes Lord, praise Him, for the man you are
Shining like a beacon, my guiding star.
I remember lessons in the quiet room
How to find the sunshine in the middle of the gloom
Mr. Maenzanise, you taught me how to pray
To trust in His promise at the break of day
It’s the wisdom in your words, the power in your stance
You gave me every blessing, you gave me every chance
Thank You Jesus for the heart so true
I’m the man I am because of what I learned from you.
Oh, Mr. Maenzanise, you’re the rock I know
Watching all the seeds of faith begin to grow
Thank you for the guidance, thank you for the way
You made me who I am standing here today
Yes Lord, praise Him, for the man you are
Shining like a beacon, my guiding star.
It’s the heritage of grace, it’s the spirit moving through
Everything I have, Lord, it comes from You
Bless this man, keep him strong, let his story rise
I see the favor of heaven in his gentle eyes
(Hallelujah, glory to the King)
(Amen, thank You Jesus)
So let the choir sing for the work you’ve done
From the setting of the moon to the morning sun
Mr. Maenzanise, you’ve earned the crown
A pillar of the faith, you never let me down
I carry your spirit everywhere I go
Because you taught me everything I need to know
God be with you always, in all that you do
I’m forever grateful for the gift of you.
Oh, Mr. Maenzanise, you’re the rock I know
Watching all the seeds of faith begin to grow
Thank you for the guidance, thank you for the way
You made me who I am standing here today
Yes Lord, praise Him, for the man you are
Shining like a beacon, my guiding star.
Yes, Mr. Maenzanise, thank you.
For the strength, for the love, for the faith.
(Amen)
You made me who I am.
Thank You, Jesus.
(Glory, glory, glory)
Amen.