Show LET US GIVE THANKS THURSDAY is thanksgiving day the rhe custom of setting apart one day in die year for a special time of returning thanks to god for his manifold mercies originated in that feeling of true devotion which ought to animate every fehst brei ast the form is kept up out little of the spirit of it remains the rhe chief of the republic recommends the observance of the day and acknowledges a supreme being as the object of the nations adoration the governors of the various states and territories echo the proclamation and a general holiday is me lne result it will be a time of 01 lasting fasting and merriment and la in many places of intemperance and ana revelry lamer than bhanot ol 01 devout worship and genuine thanksgiving to we the author of all good A few people however no wever in in various places placed upon tuis broad lanu lana will reverently approach the eternal b eather bather us as the taunt ot of every blessing bles bing tl and praise ills his holy name in word and in deed rejoicing in his goodness anti and recognizing his hand in all things among them should de tile the lattur baines toa iuta they iney have come out from tae ine world to be emphatically his people observing his hia precepts keeping lily commandments and seeking his hid kingdom and his brigate righteousness ous before ail kartaly wings ro io them lay day should ue observed azcui abug to 10 the spirit and meaning thereof Ai although though they are passing through a period OL 01 trial tile the iatter day balkits laidve much bitten to be illis once desert land under tae smile ot ol Jehova hhas has ocen quickened iulo ler tilita libity and nas has responded to their labors labois it ithac hub become a choice spot apoi tor for the gathering of his people ana if wey they nave not ret retained alnea that thai tall lull possession of the soil which would be a source of impregnable ngeth to luem and ta the cause which they have espoused it has not been the lault fault ol of him who placed it within weir grasp inese valleys teem with plenty and ana ll it their products are not enjoyed enjoyer by every living soul according to 10 needs nu no blame can be reasonably atta attached clied to the Be sLower of these gilts light and truth nave been revealed by his power and are within the reach leach ox of all as freely as pours down the glad sunshine tue straight path to the eternal lives has been opened up and ana their feet have been placed upon it the way of redemption tor for their dead hus has been disclosed and the ordinances with tue power and authority to them by which trie toe eternal laubly order way may be established in perpetuity have been made plain so mac a way may be laid in holy places lor for that immortal glory anu and dominion which was tile the sumin summit it of the ambition that area the hearts of the sons oi of god in all former ages tae buinis babnis have been wonderfully preserved in the midst of threatened adversities and the plots and schemes of vile yet able wen men and combinations lor their destruction the hand of the lord has been visibly stretched forth in their behalf their very afflictions have turned for their good fhone who have suffered fmc and exile be NA of their adherence to principle eipl e have i received benefits from tue ane very means adopted to crush baem and hive have been brought nearer to the lord by the methods used to drive out their hearts the hope and with which they are inspired are superior to all the threats and designs of evil men and their souls should swell with gratitude to god for their situation and prospects rejoicing and feasting are not incompatible with sincere devotion on a day like that we celebrate if the giver of all these blessings enjoyed is truly acknowledged in worship and obedience and sympathy for those who are arc in need of help the rhe poor ye have with you always they should receive a portion of the abundance of the wealthy and there should be no lack in the land on thanksgiving ni day the NEWS will observe the holiday as a national ordinance and as an opportunity for rest rejoicing gratitude and recreation and recommends its celebration by all its readers whom it wishes continued ca cause use for genuine and heartfelt praise and thanksgiving |