This beautiful poem was written in 1924 by Raymond G Dandridge. He was able to write, though bedfast for fifteen years. It's simplicity speaks in words we can understand and relate to. This is my offering to you for Thanksgiving Week.
THANKS
For spreading plain and peak that towers,
We give Thee thanks.
For sun, and moon, and stars, and flowers,
We give Thee thanks.
For courage and the will to do.
For strength and hope and faith a-new,
For love and friendship strong and true,
We give Thee thanks.
For pain that serves to purge the soul,
We give Thee thanks.
For cares that raise us t'ward the goal,
We give Thee thanks.
For bits of rest that intervene.
For tears and sighs, with smiles between,
For all, O Gracious Nazarene,
We give Thee thanks!
Raymond G Dandridge
1924
