in thanksgiving

thanks for prayers that thou hast answered

thanks for what thou dost deny

thanks for tears by now forgotten

thanks for peace within my soul

thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure

thanks to God for my redeemer!

- august ludwig storm (adap.)

for the bounties of hearth and table, for the solace of family and friends, for fellowship and partnership, for a meeting of like minds, and for physical enjoyment, for providence and protection, for bread and for flowers, thank you.