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Show Why We Give Thanks. Thanksgiving to God Is fitting, because be-cause we have counties reason for It God Is our father, aad he fills all our days with blessings. There Is never nev-er a moment when we have not something some-thing new for which to praise him. There I blessing In everything b doe for us and sends to us. We should be most ungrateful If we did not give thanks unto God. Prayer should not be alt clamor for new favors, It should be full of recognition of mercies and good things. It Is good, also, to give thanks, because It makes our own lives sweeter, truer and more beautiful Joy is beauty. Praise kt comedy. One who does not give thanks lacks tbe high est element of loveliness. Ingratitude ts dark and somber; praise Is light and beautiful. Giving thanks also makes us greater blessings to others. Praia Ing people scatter Inspiration wherever they go. They make others happier, braver, stronger. Our days should be full of praise and song. Then God will be pleased with our lives and this world will be made sweeter and better. J. R. Miller. D. D. |