CHRISTIAN LIFE >> Thankfulness
SDAH 566
Father, we thank You for the light that shines all the day;
For the bright sky You have given most like Your heaven;
Father, we thank You.
Text
1
Father, we thank You for the light that shines all the day;
For the bright sky You have given most like Your heaven;
Father, we thank You.
2
Father, we thank You for the lamps that lighten the way;
For human skill’s exploration of Your creation;
Father, we thank You.
3
Father, we thank You for the friends who brighten our play;
For Your command to call others sisters and brothers;
Father, we thank You.
4
Father, we thank You for Your love in Jesus today,
Giving us hope for tomorrow through joy and sorrow;
Father, we thank You.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Eccl 11:7
Author
Caryl Micklem (1925-)
Performance Suggestions
Unison
Copyright
Copyright by Caryl Micklem
Hymn Tune
ALL KINDS OF LIGHT
Metrical Number
5.8.8.5.5.
Composer
Caryl Micklem
Theme
THANKFULNESS
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Notes
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