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For the Blessings

Representative Text

1 For the blessings that we share,
Give thanks to the Lord;
For the tokens of his love and care,
Give thanks to the Lord.

Refrain:
Give thanks to him,
Give thanks to him,
Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy,
Give thanks to him.

2 For the Gospel and its call,
Give thanks to the Lord;
For the Spirit as it comes to all,
Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain]

3 For the anchor of the soul,
Give thanks to the Lord;
For the refuge when the billows roll,
Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain]

4 For his saving grace and love,
Give thanks to the Lord;
For the glory of our home above,
Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain]

Source: Joyful Sound: a collection of new hymns and music with familiar selections #81

Author: E. A. Barnes

Edward Albert Barnes, born January 24 1842. He was a life long resident of Chicago and a prolifich hymn writer, and active in the American Temperance Movement. Dianne Shapiro, from http://mms.newberry.org/html/BarnesE.html Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: For the blessings that we share
Title: For the Blessings
Author: E. A. Barnes
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Give thanks to him
Copyright: Public Domain

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Joyful Sound #81

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Sacred Trio #251

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The Sacred Trio #251

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