About “Gratitude”
Lake wrote the song in Sydney while co-writing with friends from Hillsong Worship. Reflecting on how they had nothing impressive to offer God, the writers landed on the idea that praise itself is the offering we can bring. Lake first recorded it in a single take on acoustic guitar for an organic feel; it appeared on his 2020 album House of Miracles and went to radio in 2022.
Written by Brandon Lake, Benjamin Hastings and Dante Bowe · Released 2020 on House of Miracles · CCLI #7158417
- Peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart
- Won Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2023 GMA Dove Awards
- Certified Gold by the RIAA
Scripture Psalm 103:1-2 · Psalm 100:4
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “Gratitude”?
Brandon Lake, Benjamin Hastings and Dante Bowe. It was first released in 2020 on House of Miracles.
What is “Gratitude” about?
Lake wrote the song in Sydney while co-writing with friends from Hillsong Worship. Reflecting on how they had nothing impressive to offer God, the writers landed on the idea that praise itself is the offering we can bring. Lake first recorded it in a single take on acoustic guitar for an organic feel; it appeared on his 2020 album House of Miracles and went to radio in 2022.
How many churches sing “Gratitude”?
147 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Gratitude, Joy — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.
What Bible verses inspired “Gratitude”?
It draws on Psalm 103:1-2 and Psalm 100:4.