Classic Poem

'Mid sunshine, cloud or stormy days,
When hope abounds or care dismays,
When trials press and toils increase
Let not thy faith in God decrease —
" In every thing give thanks. "

All things we know shall work for good,
Nor would we change them if we could;
'Tis well if only He commands;
His promises will ever stand —
" In every thing give thanks. "

He satisfies the longing heart,
He thwarts the tempter's cruel dart,
With goodness fills the hungry soul,
And helps us sing when billows roll.
" In every thing give thanks. "