Sometimes we fail to thank the Lord
For "little things" we
see.
He gives so freely to us all—
How grateful we should be!
Let’s thank our God for "little
things"
That we may overlook—
The cheerful bird at morning hour,
The cool and flowing brook.
The common things of everyday
That make our lives complete—
The food that comes to us from God
That we may freely eat.
The ordinary things of life
If we have eyes to see—
The morning sunrise on the hill,
The shade of the old oak tree.
The cool and welcome breeze at night
When the heat of day is past,
The cozy house in wintertime
When the day is overcast.
We overlook the gifts God gives,
The blessings all around.
With eyes to see and ears to hear—
The daily gifts abound.
The sun, the moon, the stars that shine
Declare our Maker’s praise;
As silent witnesses to God
They bless our nights and days.
The pure, white snow at wintertime,
The wakened life at spring,
The calm, warm days in summertime,
The autumn geese on wing—
They all are blessings to our year—
Each season has its own;
And God deserves our gratitude
For all that we have known.
Think too of children as they play
With happiness of heart.
As gifts of God to mother and dad
With joy and love they impart.
Do we sometimes overlook
Our clean and welcome bed—
When daily work brings weariness,
A place to lay our head?
The car we drive, the work we do,
The clean and simple clothes,
Sufficient health and strength to live,
The fragrance of the rose—
All this and more should fill our hearts
With gratitude to God—
The simple, little things of life
He scatters all abroad.
So ask yourself if you give thanks
For daily blessings here.
Begin to thank the Lord for all
He gives throughout the year.
Richard Hollerman
