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| WE GATHER TOGETHER We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, Sing praises to His name: He forgets not his own. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side, All glory be thine! We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation; Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! |
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| THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS The pilgrims had so little, Yet they humbly gave their thanks For food and warmth and shelter And for peace within their ranks. We take these things for granted And enjoy them every day -- Our freedom and our families And the chance to work and play. So as our prayers are offered, May we look into our hearts And thank God for the blessings That have set this day apart. --Ruby Jourdan Hillix |
| GIVING THANKS We bow our heads in humble thanks For every gift and blessing For those who gather here to share Our turkey and dressing. But most of all we're thankful for This great land of the free Where we can recognize our God And worship openly. --J. Pat Babin |
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| For three things I thank God every day of my life: thanks that he has vouchsafed me knowledge of His works; deep thanks that He has set in my darkness the lamp of faith; deep, deepest thanks that I have another life to look forward to -- a life joyous with light and flowers and heavenly song. --Helen Keller |
| Elizabeth J. Holt |
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