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82. Give Thanks

1 O give thanks unto the Lord,
Give thanks, give thanks!
Swell the full, triumphant chord,
Give thanks!
For his wonderful creation,
For his glorious salvation,
Give all praise and adoration,
O give thanks, give thanks.

Refrain:
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good,
For his mercy endureth forever;
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good,
For his mercy endureth forever,
O give thanks, O give thanks.

2 For the way in which he leads,
Give thanks, give thanks!
Timely care in all our needs,
Give thanks!
Daily bread his hand providing,
Pathway thro’ the seas dividing,
Thro’ the desert safely guiding,
O give thanks, give thanks. [Refrain]

3 For the greatness of his might,
Give thanks, give thanks!
All in vain his foes unite,
Give thanks!
For his banner o’er us streaming,
For his love upon us beaming,
For his grace our souls redeeming,
O give thanks, give thanks. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: O give thanks unto the Lord
Title: Give Thanks
Author: E. E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line: O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good
Language: English
Publication Date: 1889
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [O give thanks unto the Lord]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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