My God, I Thank Thee

Verse 1

My God, I thank Thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendor and of joy, Beauty and light, So many glorious things are here, Noble and right.

Verse 2

I thank Thee, too, that Thou hast made Joy to abound; So many gentle thoughts and deeds Circling us round; That in the darkest spot of earth Some love is found.

Verse 3

I thank Thee, that all our joy Is touched with pain; That shadows fall on brightest hours, That thorns remain; So that earth's bliss may be our guide, And not our chain.

Verse 4

I thank thee, Lord, that thou hast kept The best in store; We have enough, yet not too much, To long for more; A yearning for a deeper peace Not known before.

Verse 5

I thank thee, Lord, that here our souls, Though amply blest, Can never find, although they seek, A perfect rest; Nor ever shall, until they lean On Jesus' breast. AMEN.