Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1916 — THANKSGIVING. [ARTICLE]

THANKSGIVING.

We thank thee, Lord, for one more year With all its months have brought; Both boon and bane, both peace and pain, Thy sovereign hand hath wrought We thank thee for each pleasant PathAchievement’s sweet success; As well, our God, for dark ways trod— Disaster’s bitter stress. Abundant gain hath far surpassed Such loss as life contained; When such seemed not our favored lot Thy promised grace remained. And so for all we thank thee. Lord, While faith doth banish doubt; Since this we know, both weal and woe Work thy blest purpose out X —P. B. Strong.