Oh, glory to the Highest
For the love that sustains us
Sixteen years of walking down this road
Sixteen years of carrying a lighter load
I came in quiet with a heart so small
Learning how to listen and standing tall
It wasn't by my power or the things I’ve done
It was the light of heaven, the rising sun
I chose the path of silence, I chose the humble way
And found a family that showed me how to pray
Oh, this community, my home, my peace
A blessing of grace that will never cease
Through sixteen years of laughter and the tears we shared
Showing me daily how much the Father cared
Yes Lord, I’m grateful for the ties that bind
Peace in my spirit, peace of mind
Glory, glory, for this place I stay
Thank You Jesus for lighting up the way
I didn't seek the thunder or the loud parade
I walked in honor through the plans He laid
Humility became the key to every door
Opening the blessings that I’m living for
They saw the truth when I had nothing else to show
They planted seeds and helped the spirit grow
From morning sunrise to the evening shade
This is the promise that the Lord has made
Oh, this community, my home, my peace
A blessing of grace that will never cease
Through sixteen years of laughter and the tears we shared
Showing me daily how much the Father cared
Yes Lord, I’m grateful for the ties that bind
Peace in my spirit, peace of mind
Glory, glory, for this place I stay
Thank You Jesus for lighting up the way
It’s the beauty of the fellowship
The praise that’s always on my lip
No pride to hold, no ego in the way
Just love reflected in the words we say
(Praise Him) Thank You for the brothers
(Praise Him) Thank You for the sisters
(Yes Lord) Sixteen years of mercy
(Amen) Sixteen years of favor
So here I stand with open hands to give
To the people who taught me how to live
If I could do it over, I would choose the same
Honoring the Spirit and calling on His name
My sixteen years are testimony now
I’m making good upon my holy vow
To love the neighbors who have been my soul
To keep the vision and to keep me whole
Oh, this community, my home, my peace
A blessing of grace that will never cease
Through sixteen years of laughter and the tears we shared
Showing me daily how much the Father cared
Yes Lord, I’m grateful for the ties that bind
Peace in my spirit, peace of mind
Glory, glory, for this place I stay
Thank You Jesus for lighting up the way
Sixteen years of grace
In this holy place
Thank You Jesus for the community
Glory, amen, amen
Yes Lord, we praise You
Amen