Today we have a special Thanksgiving edition of our hymn series. Today we are studying a hymn by Lutheran Pastor, Johnann Mentzer. Mentzer was also familiar with suffering and tragedy. Yet, his faith in the true God led him to have great joy in the face of these tragedies and to reflect on the many ways in which God had blessed him in his life, and the many blessings he had to look forward to being fulfilled in the future. Originally this hymn included 15 stanzas, ten of which are included in our hymnal, but in two different hymns (TLH 30 and 243).  

This hymn of praise highlights the blessings which God has richly bestowed on us. Like the man delivered from evil spirits, we sing of the "great things God hath done for me."

All of creation declares God's praise. From the forest leaves, to the meadow grasses and flowers, as well as the animal creation of sea creatures, birds and land animals, they have been created "to show His praise alone,

All of this moves the Christian, the one who has come to know God's love which is shown in all these ways, to "tell, while I am living,  Thy goodness forth with every breath And greet each morning with thanksgiving Until my heart is still in death." 

Join us for Thanksgiving worship as we sing our praises to the Triune God for all the great things He has done for us!

May the LORD bless your joyful worship in thankfulness for all He has done for you!