Daily Affirmations - Day 2 - Focus on Gratitude - I Bless Thy Ruling Hand

Day 2: I Bless Thy Ruling Hand

Bless the Lord, O my soul

Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for He has given you the autumn rains because He is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before (Joel 2:23).

Lord of all, to Thee we raise,

This our hymn of grateful praise.

~ Folliott S. Pierpoint

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Hymn Of Gratitude

Poet: Daniel C. Colesworthy

God of the hills and verdant plains,

I bless Thy ruling hand:

The drifting snows and gentle rains

Are sent by thy command.

The opening spring is decked by Thee

With each delightful flower;

And every leaf and bud I see

Bears impress of Thy power.

The ripening summer's burning sun;

The winter's piercing cold;

The changing seasons as they run -

Thy wisdom, Lord, unfold.

Beside the hill, the purling brook,

Glad Nature's fond retreat,

With gratitude to Thee I look,

And songs of joy repeat.

For lot so blest, my voice I raise,

Almighty God, to Thee!

Thou needest not an angel's praise;

Much less such praise from me.

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