written by Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye & Jane Williams Intro: (G - Bm - D - A) Verse 1: G D You left Your throne for our salvation G Bm - A Jesus Christ, the hope of our nation G D Battered by the weight of our nature G A For our crimes You came to save Verse 2: God of the world, You walked among us Covered in flesh, in all of our weakness You were despised, embarrassed, and lonely Through Your shame we came alive ( Tab from: http://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/e/elevation_worship/god_be_praised_crd.html ) Chorus: G - Bm God be praised D A G - Bm Forever we will shout Your Name D A Lord over all G Bm You left heaven for earth D A Your glory for us G A Risen King be lifted high Verse 3: Out of the dark, and into Your likeness Caught in hope, a love so relentless Called by name, Your sons and Your daughters Bought with a price, we are alive Bridge: Bm A D G Because I'm alive, I'll give You my life Bm A D G Because I am free, I'll bow at Your feet Bm A D G Because I am loved, I'm able to love Bm A D G Because I am Yours, my worth is secure God bless!