A Thankful Thanksgiving

"And the Heavens gave the rains And the earth brought forth its fruit." We are thankful for our blessings That You give without dilute. We do not stop to thank You As often as we ought For the bounty set before us And the life Your own Son bought. We have Your Holy promise Eternal life to receive. There are no thanks sufficient If Your promise we believe. We come to You as children, Lord Without a single doubt. You have spread this feast before us And Your gifts are all about. We thank You for our blessings In total gratitude For keeping us from straying When Evil would intrude. We pray the world will listen And be still to hear Your Word. May hate be driven from all lands; Peace be at last, restored. On this Thanksgiving, Father We come with open hearts To receive the love You give us And all that it imparts. Amen