HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY …., originally uploaded by ruthalice43.

1 HOW rich thy gifts, Almighty King !
From thee our public blessings spring ;

Th' extended trade, the fruitful skies,
The treasures liberty bestows,
Th' eternal joys the gospel shows,

All from thy boundless goodness rise.

2 Here commerce spreads the wealthy store,
Which pours from every foreign shore ;

Science and art their charms display ;
Religion teaches us to raise
Our voices to our Maker's praise,

As truth and conscience point the way.

3 With grateful hearts, with joyful tongues,
To God we raise united songs ;

His power and mercy we proclaim ;
This land through every age shall own,
Jehovah here has fixed his throne,

And triumph in his mighty name.

4 Long as the moon her course shall run,
Or man behold the circling sun,

O, still may God amidst us reign ;
Crown our just counsels with success,
With peace and joy our borders bless,

And all our sacred rights maintain.