Give Thanks

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Author: Henry Smith

Henry Smith must have seen life this way: God’s side of the equation outweighs whatever is on the opposite side. At least, that’s what the words he wrote indicate. God is the ‘all’ of existence, so that I am called to ‘give thanks’ six times in the song’s opening words. When I’m done here on planet Earth, all that will matter is what lies ahead – in God’s presence. That must have been alluring for Henry Smith, who was struggling to find steady work, despite having just earned his college degree. When he says ‘the poor’ are rich in “Give Thanks”, that’s an echo from his difficulty in finding work. His eyesight was also failing because of a degenerative condition that would eventually leave him legally blind, cer… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Give thanks with a grateful heart
Title: Give Thanks
Author: Henry Smith
Meter: Irregular
Place of Origin: United States
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Give thanks with a grateful heart
Copyright: Copyright 1970 by Integrity's Hosanna! Music.

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