Verse 1

Give thanks to the Lord
His love endures forever
Give praise to the Lord
Beside Him there's no other

Chorus 1

This is the day
The Lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it

Chorus 2

He brought us from
Mourning to dancing
From glory to glory
This is the day
The Lord has made

Refrain

So what are we waiting for
C'mon and praise the Lord

Verse 2

Hear the word of the Lord
There's freedom for the captives
Good news to the poor
And beauty for the ashes

Tag

So what are we waiting for
What are we waiting for

Chorus 1

This is the day
The Lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it

Chorus 2

He brought us from
Mourning to dancing
From glory to glory
This is the day
The Lord has made

Refrain

So what are we waiting for
C'mon and praise the Lord

Refrain

What are we waiting for
C'mon and praise the Lord

Bridge

I live I live
To tell what the Lord has done
I live to sing of my Savior's love
I live because He is risen

Chorus 1

This is the day
The Lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it

Chorus 2

He brought us from
Mourning to dancing
From glory to glory

Tag

From mourning to dancing
From glory to glory

Tag

This is the day
The Lord has made

Refrain

So what are we waiting for
C'mon and praise the Lord

Refrain

What are we waiting for
C'mon and praise the Lord
Oh praise the Lord