The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#25

25. My God, I Thank Thee, Who Hast Made

1 My God, I thank Thee, who hast made
The earth so bright;
So full of splendor and of joy,
Beauty and light,
So many glorious things are here,
Noble and right.

2 I thank Thee, too, that Thou hast made
Joy to abound;
So many gentle thoughts and deeds
Circling us round;
That in the darkest spot of earth
Some love is found.

3 I thank Thee, that all our joy
Is touched with pain;
That shadows fall on brightest hours,
That thorns remain;
So that earth's bliss may be our guide,
And not our chain.

4 I thank thee, Lord, that thou hast kept
The best in store;
We have enough, yet not too much,
To long for more;
A yearning for a deeper peace
Not known before.

5 I thank thee, Lord, that here our souls,
Though amply blest,
Can never find, although they seek,
A perfect rest;
Nor ever shall, until they lean
On Jesus' breast.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, I thank Thee, who hast made
• Title: My God, I Thank Thee, Who Hast Made
• Author: Adelaide A Procter
• Meter: 8 4 8 4 8 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Adoration and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: WENTWORTH
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker
• Meter: 8 4 8 4 8 4
• Key: C Major