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Text:Just Be Thankful
Author:Rev. A. H. Ackley
Tune:[Just be thankful for the little things of life]
Composer:Chas. H. Gabriel

74. Just Be Thankful

1 Just be thankful for the little things of life,
Strength to do your duty in this world of strife;
Strive to show your gratitude where’er you go;
Teach some heart a song of joy that sings a song of woe.

Refrain:
Just be thankful, it will pay you in the end;
Just be thankful, there is someone needs a friend;
Try to show your gratitude, a helping hand extend—
Just be thankful for your blessings.

2 Just be thankful for a Hope that makes you strong;
Many seek the blessings that to you belong;
Be not selfish with your wealth, but pass it on;
Let the light of Jesus shine that you by grace have won. [Refrain]

3 Just be thankful for the world God made for you;
Sin and evil blight it, there is work to do;
Help to make it good, for God ordained it so;
Jesus’ love can make the world a heaven here below. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Just be thankful for the little things of life
Title: Just Be Thankful
Author: Rev. A. H. Ackley
Publication Date: 1922
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Just be thankful for the little things of life]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
Notes: Public Domain.



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