Here’s a new contemporary hymn suitable for use at Thanksgiving. It was written by David Gambrell, and based on Psalm 111.
The song is set to the familiar English folk tune, O WALY, WALY.
A Grateful Heart
A grateful heart is what I bring;
a song of praise, my offering.
Among the saints I lift my voice:
in you, O God, I will rejoice.
Your name is known in all the lands.
You feed the poor with gentle hands.
Your Word is true, your works are just;
in you, O God, the faithful trust.
With saving love you set us free,
and still you dwell in mystery
with wisdom none can comprehend.
Your praise, O God, will never end.
Text Copyright © 2009 David Gambrell.
A PDF of the music is available on the Presbyterian Church USA website. Permission is granted for use in worship or family gatherings.
For other song suggestions for Thanksgiving, see these other blog posts:
Praise & Worship: Thanksgiving
Traditional Hymns for Thanksgiving
New Song for Thanksgiving: With Praise
New Song for Thanksgiving: Give Thanks
For other creative worship resources for Thanksgiving Sunday or Harvest celebrations, click on Thanksgiving Sunday in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page, or see this Thanksgiving Day Resources index.
Praise & Worship: Thanksgiving
Traditional Hymns for Thanksgiving
New Song for Thanksgiving: With Praise
New Song for Thanksgiving: Give Thanks
For other creative worship resources for Thanksgiving Sunday or Harvest celebrations, click on Thanksgiving Sunday in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page, or see this Thanksgiving Day Resources index.
