These posts on Christian Hymns wil be from choral symphony to the simple kalimba 17 key hand held instrument.
Introduction:
- Introduce the hymn “Now Thank We All Our God,” written by Martin Rinkart in the 17th century.
- Briefly mention the context in which it was written, during the Thirty Years’ War, highlighting its enduring message of gratitude.
Hymn Lyrics: Now thank we all our God, With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who from our mothers’ arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills, In this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven, The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore.
Scriptural Basis:
- Psalm 100:4: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Reflection:
- Reflect on the importance of gratitude in the Christian life.
- Share a personal story or testimony of a time when expressing gratitude made a difference in your life or someone else’s.
- Highlight how thanking God can change our perspective and bring peace.
Short Poem:
Gratitude, a song of praise,
In every moment, through all days,
With thankful hearts, we lift our voice,
In God’s great love, we all rejoice.
Closing Prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude. We thank You for Your countless blessings and Your steadfast love. Help us to always remember to give thanks in every situation, knowing that You are with us and for us. May our lives be a continuous hymn of thanksgiving to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
