16 November 2008

Thanksgiving


God has blessed us in so many ways! This hymn's words remind us of His bountiful harvest of blessings.

Lord Of The Harvest, Once Again

by Joseph Anstice

Lord of the harvest, once again,
We thank Thee for the ripened grain;
For crops safe carried, sent to cheer
Thy servants through another year;
For all sweet holy thoughts supplied
By seed time, and by harvest tide.

The bare dead grain, in autumn sown,
Its robe of vernal green it puts on;
Glad from its wintry grave it springs,
Fresh garnished by the King of kings;
So, Lord, to those who sleep in Thee
Shall new and glorious bodies be.

Nor vainly of Thy Word we ask
A lesson from the reaper’s task:
So shall Thine angels issue forth:
The tares be burnt; the just of earth,
To wind and storm exposed no more,
Be gathered to their Father’s store.

Daily, O Lord, our prayers be said,
As Thou hast taught, for daily bread;
But not alone our bodies feed,
Supply our fainting spirits’ need:
O Bread of life, from day to day
Be Thou their Comfort, Food, and Stay.

For extra credit in English, write out the words to this Thanksgiving hymn in red ink and turn it in by 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 20.

3 Comments:

Blogger Thrushsong said...

I guess I missed the deadline. On a day that didn't go well because I forgot to attend an important meeting a little extra credit would have been welcome.

10:36 PM  
Blogger Thrushsong said...

I guess I missed the deadline. I've been bummed out all day because i forgot to attend an important meeting. A little extra credit would have been welcome.

10:38 PM  
Blogger Jennifer Payne said...

Hey Thrushsong! You always have extra credit with me! :) I'm sorry you didn't have a great day. I totally forgot about an appointment today, so I understand how that feels.

9:24 PM  

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