My Thanksgiving Prayer

T	he God of our Fathers, sole author of all life
H	e, by decree placed man above the rest 
A	nd all other creations in his charge for keeping
N	ow and forever, let your truths be written in our hearts
K	eeping man forever mindful of this high place
S	o with gratitude this special day is planned
G	iving thanks and praise to the one true King
I	n you alone our faith and trust will lie
V	alidate our hearts we do implore
I	nundate our lives with grace of light
N	ever turn away from our humble plea 
G	ive us eyes to see and the ears to hear

D	ying, freely, you gave us life; by rising you gave us hope 
A	ll your words and actions teach the ultimate truth
Y	our love alone holds our world in stead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Wellington Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Audrey, dear, this is one of the most earnest prayer I have ever heard. "In you alone our faith and trust will be". A prayer of true commitment. Be blessed and good luck in this contest. May others see the beauty of your prayers. Luv, Joy (Jew)
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November 3, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Beautiful Audrey..simply beautiful ..good luck int he contest ... something to reflect upon for us all.. with luv..
Brown Avatar
November 3, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Thank you for posting your poetry that we may all enjoy it here at PoetrySoup . Love, Carol
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November 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Bless you for sharing this beautiful Thanksgiving prayer, inspirationally written in acrostic form, Dimples! This one goes to my favorites and I would like to take it out and read it on Thanksgiving Day. Best wishes in Dane Ann's contest, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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November 3, 2010 at 7:05 AM
What a great beautiful prayer,amen dear Audrey,beautiful indeed!Celene.
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November 2, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Audrey, this is one fantastic praise to our Lord...a true thanksgiving ! God bless you dear poet ! Much love, james
Rhinem Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Smile ~ This lovely treasure of "Your Beauties" is one of the very best of the best of "Your Brightness' poes in which I have read thus far; "A Beautiful Fave &, I Can See 'The Angels Upon High,' Smiling!!!" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Evening 'My Dear, Precious Audrey Carey,' Amid The Ever Embracing & Tender Arms of, 'Beautiful Love;' Bye, 'Dear Lovely One!'":) ~
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November 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Smile!!! ~ I read this absolute jewel earlier my dear lady &, upon the second read it is even brighter amid its "Brilliantly Bright Glow of Beauty!!!" ~ "Hello Dear 'Lovely, Precious & Priceless, Audrey Carey!!!'" ~ I could feel my soul stirring amid the course of this magnificently crafted & spoken wonderous verse my dear; an excellent attribute towards a beautiful heart & soul I do believe ~ ....Cont:)
Mehta Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Good devotional expressions on Thanksgiving day, Audrey
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November 2, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Very expresssive Acrostic that is very descriptive of your faith..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Your poem speaks for his sacrifice and your love for him..Good luck in the contest..Sara
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November 2, 2010 at 10:37 AM
A beautiful prayer, or could be a lovely hymn....just wonderful, Audrey! :)
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