WE THANK THEE, LORD
For all the blessings we enjoy;
Deliv'rance, too, from unseen ill;
For mem'ries sweet, Time cannot cloy;
For faith,—which claims thy mercy still,
For present needs and future fates—
Our nation's heart perpetuates
Thy praise, oh God our Stay!
Deliv'rance, too, from unseen ill;
For mem'ries sweet, Time cannot cloy;
For faith,—which claims thy mercy still,
For present needs and future fates—
Our nation's heart perpetuates
Thy praise, oh God our Stay!
For that our fadeless flag, unstained,
Waves welcome to all former foes;
For swords still sheathed; that, unrestrained
The priestly sea between us flows,
Whose ships, like white-winged angels, bear
To us, and from us everywhere,
Kind greetings, day by day!
Waves welcome to all former foes;
For swords still sheathed; that, unrestrained
The priestly sea between us flows,
Whose ships, like white-winged angels, bear
To us, and from us everywhere,
Kind greetings, day by day!
For generous mines; for home's delights;
For food and clothing; health and peace,—
For all things Gratitude indites
A heart-song which shall never cease!
But most of all, oh, gracious Lord,
We thank thee for thy open Word,
Thy undisputed sway!
For food and clothing; health and peace,—
For all things Gratitude indites
A heart-song which shall never cease!
But most of all, oh, gracious Lord,
We thank thee for thy open Word,
Thy undisputed sway!
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