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Father, Thy Children to Thee Now Raise

Author: Evan Stephens, 1854–1930 Hymnal: LDS1985 #91 (1985) Meter: 9.9.9.9 D Lyrics: 1. Father, thy children to thee now raise Glad, grateful songs for thy love and grace, For thy protecting and watchful care Over thy Saints dwelling far and near; Grateful to thee for the gospel light, Which with its truth fills us with delight, Glad that we’ve chosen the better part. Songs of delight fill each grateful heart. 2. Oh, may our songs to thy courts ascend; Pleasing to thee may our voices blend. Lead us as thou hast the faithful led; Feed us with knowledge and daily bread. Let us not stray from the paths of truth; Forgive the folly and faults of youth. Father, accept thou the songs of praise Which from our hearts unto thee we raise. Topics: God the Father; Gratitude; Music and Song; Praise; Praise; Praise and Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving; Wisdom and Knowledge Scripture: Psalm 13:6 Languages: English Tune Title: NINES

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835–1917 Hymnal: LDS1985 #92 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to thee we raise Lyrics: 1. For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, [Chorus:] Lord of all, to thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2. For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flow’r, Sun and moon, and stars of light, [Chorus] 3. For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild, [Chorus] Topics: Children's Songs; Gratitude; Home; Jesus Christ Creator; Nature; Praise; Praise and Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 95:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Author: Anon.; Theodore Baker, 1851–1934 Hymnal: LDS1985 #93 (1985) Meter: 12.11.12.12 First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing Lyrics: 1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens, and hastens his will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name; He forgets not his own. 2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side; All glory be thine! 3. We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation; Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Topics: Gratitude; Praise; Praise and Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER

Come, Ye Thankful People

Author: Henry Alford, 1810–1871 Hymnal: LDS1985 #94 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1. Come, ye thankful people, come; Raise the song of harvest home. All is safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin. God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied. Come to God’s own temple, come; Raise the song of harvest home. 2. All the world is God’s own field, Fruit unto his praise to yield, Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear. Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. Topics: Gratitude; Parables; Praise and Thanksgiving; Preparedness; Thanksgiving Scripture: Mark 4:26-28 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinkhart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Hymnal: LDS1985 #95 (1985) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Lyrics: 1. Now thank we all our God With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom his earth rejoices; Who, from our mothers’ arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love And still is ours today. 2. Oh, may our bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever-joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us, And keep us in his love, And guide us day and night, And free us from all ills, Protect us by his might. Topics: Gratitude; Praise and Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET

Dearest Children, God Is Near You

Author: Charles L. Walker, 1832–1904 Hymnal: LDS1985 #96 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1. Dearest children, God is near you, Watching o’er you day and night, And delights to own and bless you, If you strive to do what’s right. He will bless you, He will bless you, If you put your trust in him. 2. Dearest children, holy angels Watch your actions night and day, And they keep a faithful record Of the good and bad you say. Cherish virtue! Cherish virtue! God will bless the pure in heart. 3. Children, God delights to teach you By his Holy Spirit’s voice. Quickly heed its holy promptings. Day by day you’ll then rejoice. Oh, prove faithful, Oh, prove faithful To your God and Zion’s cause. Topics: Chastity; Children; Faithfulness; Guidance; Holy Ghost; Obedience; Praise and Thanksgiving; Worthiness Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: SINCLAIR

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 Hymnal: LDS1985 #97 (1985) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Lyrics: 1. Lead, kindly Light, amid th’encircling gloom; Lead thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me on! Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene—one step enough for me. 2. I was not ever thus, nor pray’d that thou Shouldst lead me on. I loved to choose and see my path; but now, Lead thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years. 3. So long thy pow’r hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till The night is gone. And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile! Topics: Faith; Funeral; Guidance; Prayer and Supplication; Repentance Scripture: Psalm 43:3 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks, 1835–1918 Hymnal: LDS1985 #98 (1985) Meter: 6.4.6.4.7.6.7.4 First Line: I need thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need thee, oh, I need thee Lyrics: 1. I need thee ev’ry hour, Most gracious Lord. No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. Chorus: I need thee, oh, I need thee; Ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee! 2. I need thee ev’ry hour; Stay thou nearby. Temptations lose their pow’r When thou art nigh. [Chorus] 3. I need thee ev’ry hour, In joy or pain. Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Chorus] 4. I need thee ev’ry hour, Most holy One. Oh, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son! [Chorus] Topics: Comfort; Funeral; Humility; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Savior; Prayer and Supplication; Supplication Scripture: Psalm 143:1 Languages: English Tune Title: NEED

Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

Author: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942 Hymnal: LDS1985 #99 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.7.7.7.7.7 Refrain First Line: Take, oh, take, and cherish me Lyrics: 1. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever I’m striving to be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Trusting, in thee I confide; Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus:] Take, oh, take, and cherish me, Nearer, dear Savior, to thee. 2. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Proved by my trials, I’ll be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Humbly I come to thee now; Earnest, I prayerfully bow. [Chorus] 3. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever my anthem will be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Loving thee, ever I pray, Aid me thy will to obey. [Chorus] 4. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever I’m striving to be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Trusting, in thee I confide; Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus] Topics: Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Savior; Prayer and Supplication; Self-Improvement; Trials Scripture: Psalm 145:18-20 Languages: English Tune Title: LINDSAY

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805–1848 Hymnal: LDS1985 #100 (1985) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1. Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me. Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 2. Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 3. There let the way appear, Steps unto heav’n; All that thou sendest me, In mercy giv’n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 4. Then with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 5. Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Topics: Funeral; Hope; Prayer and Supplication; Trials Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY