The Thanksgiving Hymn
"We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
He chastens and hastens His will to make known.
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.
Sing praises to His Name; He forgets not His own.
Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, were at our side, all glory be Thine!
We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our Defender will be.
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!"
I want to wish you, and all who gather at your table, a happy holiday. I also want to thank you for your continuing support and friendship. I count myself a lucky woman. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Mark Gilston plays the Thanksgiving Hymn, an old Dutch tune, on the mountain dulcimer. Scholars believe the hymn was sung at the first Thanksgiving.
52 comments :
What a beautiful table...May hours of joy and happiness surround it. Wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving.
Gorgeous table, wishing you and yours the most of memorable Thanksgivings ever! xoxoxo
Dear Mary, Wishing you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. Catherine xo
Along with "Come Ye Thankful People Come", "We Gather Together" is my favorite hymn at Thanksgiving.
That's a beautifully set table. Happy thanksgiving Mary !
Regards,
Manju
Http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com
The table is beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!
Mary - your table setting is stunning! Wishing you every blessing! Happy Thanksgiving!
today? happy thanksgiving to you and ur lovely family.
This table is so stunning!
Happy Thanksgiving
What a beautiful holiday post!! My mother used to sing that song, thank you.
Happy thanksgivine Mary to u and ur family,stunning table..
What a gorgeous table Mary, love the centerpiece! Happy Thanksgiving-enjoy:@)
Mary...Happy and a Blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family:)
hugs,
Elin
One of my favorite hymns! Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving, Mary!
This is Lovely Mary; Enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Rita
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Thank you so much for providing your wonderful recipes!
Beautiful Efforts!! Thanks for all you share.
Have a good one Mary - can't wait to hear how your meal turns out
To you and all who gather with you, I wish a blessed and delicious Thanksgiving.
Best,
Bonnie
What a lovely post, Mary. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Mary!!!!
Wishing you a truly blessed Thanksgiving. BTW, your table is stunning. I have a similar old wooden candle holder and you have given me a wonderful idea to catalog in my head.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
I'm going to have a table like yours next year, in my new house..it's beautiful!!!
Have a wonderful, special, great Thanksgiving with all your family and friends....Blessings, Flavia
Happy Thanksgiving, Mary! Your table is beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful day with your family!
Have a lovely day!!!
Hello Mary,
your table looks amazing!! I loved it... You really are a wonderfull hostess!
Have a really nice day :)
Big kiss for you
Wishing you a happy thanksgiving, Mary! May you have a wonderful day with loved ones and good food.
Oh Mary, thank you for sharing this hymn. I remember it from my childhood. Your table is beautiful. Blessings to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving! Your table looks beautiful and I am sure the food is delicious too!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING...from our house to your house.
Joyce M
What a beautiful surprise. Your lovely table, the hymn and the music. Just perfect for this day of thanks. I hope your family has a blessed Thanksgiving day.
Blessings to you and your family on this day, Mary!!! I hope you don't shudder too much when I tell you I got my pies at Costco!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Mary!!
That table is beautiful!
Ciao
Alessandra
Your table is set beautifully. Hope you and your loved ones will have a wonderful meal around it. Happy Thanksgiving!
A beautiful sentiment and a beautiful table. Happy Thanksgiving Mary.
Mary, thank you for the visit and Happy thanksgiving!
Kim, USA
Happy Thanksgving to you and yours, Mary!! blessings ~ tanna
I love this hymn...now I'm going to have the song in my head the rest of the night...lol. Happy Thanksgiving dear Mary!
So glad to have found your blog, love it. The table setting looks beautiful!
What a gorgeous table! I love your writings and ideas... Happy Thanksgiving.
Oh Mary! What a gorgeous table. Breathtaking! thank you for the inspiration on a daily basis. Happy thanksgiving.
Here's hoping that your day was a wonderful one.
Melinda
Happy thanksgiving dear and blessing to you and your family!:)
What a gorgeous table spread! I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving Mary!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mary, I hope you had a lovely day. I am thankful for the gift you have for bringing delicious recipes to your blog and inspiring us to try something different now and then!
Your table is so welcoming, as are you. Hope your day was filled with joyous family memories.
Happy Thanksgiving Mary to you and yours. God bless.
The hymn came on NPR yesterday while I was cooking and it brought instant tears - of sweetness. The photo evokes such grace and beauty.
Beautifully set table and a very blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours..
WOW...what a gorgeous table! The centerpiece and place settings are stunning!
Mary, That table setting was a work of art. It's almost too bad that you had to mess it up with the Thanksgiving dinner. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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