The Hymnal ‎#73

73. 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, 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.

4 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
• Author: Adelaide A. Procter (1858)
• Meter: 8. 4. 8. 4. 8. 4.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: God the Father: God in Nature; Creation, The; God: Nature, His Glory in; Gratitude; Joy; Nature Services

Tune Information

• Name: WENTWORTH
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1876)
• Meter: 8. 4. 8. 4. 8. 4.
• Key: C Major