Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1914 — THE TRUE THANKSGIVING. [ARTICLE]

THE TRUE THANKSGIVING.

By Rev. Dr. JOSEPH KRAUSKOPF or Philadelphia.

• It is well that our fathers fcr»- ) stituted the day of Thanksgiv- . ing on which to be made conscious of the countless blessings | that surrounded thtm and of • their many obligations to render praise and thanksgiving to . the author of them all. In re- • turn for God’s mercy we should * think of those in our midst not . so blessed as we and give them •\glso opportunity for being \ thankful and for rejoicing. The . truly grateful feels that God • does not lavish his blessings upon the earth so that a few . may enjoy a great abundance * while others live jn want. It is * wrong for one to enjoy the feast * and for another to endure the j* fast. C The truest joy is that which springs from bringing joy to £ others. The truest gratitude is !. in that act which gives to others - the opportunity for being grateI* ful. The’truest wealth is that |. which kindness stores up in the [* heart of the sorrowing and sufj* sering. Our nbblest acquisitions L live only in our charity.