Scripture Verse

Unto Thee, O God, do we give thanks. Psalm 75:1

Introduction

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Mildred J. Hill
1859–1916

Words: Lau­ra F. Ar­mi­tage, in Ho­li­day Songs, 9th edi­tion, by A. Em­i­lie Pouls­son (Spring­field, Mas­sa­chu­setts: Mil­ton Brad­ley, 1912), page 77.

Music: Pic­ca­dil­ly Mil­dred J. Hill (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

In the still November,
Like a sunbeam bright,
Comes the glad Thanksgiving,
Full of joy’s own light.

Refrain

Let us thank the Father
For the gifts He sends;
For our loving parents,
Happy home and friends.

Now at home’s dear fireside,
Many a loving band
Meets in joy together,
In this happy land.

Refrain

And tho’ we, rejoicing,
Taste Thanksgiving’s cheer,
’Tis the happy home-love
Makes the time so dear.

Refrain