Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1901 — Something to Be Thankful For. [ARTICLE]

Something to Be Thankful For.

Thar’s sumthln’ to be thankful fur, no matter how things gain summer time fur fruit an* flowers, In winter time fur snow. Thar’s sumthln’ sort o’ pleasant happens to us every day. An’ life’s a perfect picnic es we look at It that way. Thar’s always sumthln’ purty for our weary eves to see— The glory of the sunset, or the blossoms on the tree; An* always sumthln’ tuneful for our tired ears to hear— The children's voices chirpin’, or the robin’s music clear. Thar’s always sumthln’ ready fur our willin’ hands to do— Sum haltin’ steps to help along, some job to carry through: No chance to be a-klckin’ when our feet are busy goin*, No time fur Idle growlin’ when we’re plantin' seed an' lowin'. Thar’s sumthln’ to be thankful fur, no matter how things go— No end to all our blessings, es we only count ’em so; An’ even es you're out o’ sorts, or sick, or sad, or pore, Jest thank the Lord you’re livin’ es yon can’t do nothin' more! —Atlanta Constitution.