{"id":1811,"date":"2020-11-19T06:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T11:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2020-11-18T22:13:51","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T03:13:51","slug":"songs-and-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/songs-and-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Songs and Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"462\" data-attachment-id=\"1812\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/songs-and-thanksgiving\/thanksgiving-hymn2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/thanksgiving-hymn2.jpg?fit=740%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"thanksgiving-hymn2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/thanksgiving-hymn2.jpg?fit=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/thanksgiving-hymn2.jpg?fit=640%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/thanksgiving-hymn2.jpg?resize=640%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Open Bible and Hymn Tune\" class=\"wp-image-1812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/thanksgiving-hymn2.jpg?w=740&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/thanksgiving-hymn2.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>O give thanks to the Lord for He is good!<br>For His mercy endures forever.<br>(Psalm 118:1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of psalm settings, hymns, and spiritual songs that focus on giving thanks to the Lord. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have additional suggestions for songs related to thanksgiving that should be included in the index, please comment or send me a message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The songs are listed below by title and author. For more complete entries (including tunes and hymnal page numbers) see the page for <a href=\"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/tas-thanksgiving.html\">Songs and Thanksgiving<\/a> in the <em>Theological Index of Music for Worship<\/em> online. I will be updating <a href=\"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/theologyandsong.html\">the online Index<\/a> with more songs and topics in the days ahead as I receive recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Songs and Thanksgiving&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp; It is good to give thanks to the Lord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>All People That on Earth Do Dwell<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100 (William Kethe \/ Thomas Ken)<\/li><li><strong>How Good It Is to Thank the Lord<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 92:1\u20139, 12\u201315 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912) &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>It Is Good to Sing Your Praises<\/strong> (The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp; All people should praise and thank the Lord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>All People That on Earth Do Dwell<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100 (William Kethe \/ Thomas Ken)<\/li><li><strong>Let All Things Now Living<\/strong> (Katherine Davis)<\/li><li><strong>Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart<\/strong> (Edward Plumptre)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Give thanks for who God is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>10,000 Reasons \u2013 Bless the Lord<\/strong> (Jonas Myrin \/ Matt Redman)<\/li><li><strong>All People That on Earth Do Dwell<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100 (William Kethe \/ Thomas Ken)<\/li><li><strong>Be Exalted, O God<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 57:9\u201311 (Brent Chambers)<\/li><li><strong>Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing<\/strong> (Robert Robinson)<\/li><li><strong>For the Beauty of the Earth<\/strong> (Folliott Pierpoint)<\/li><li><strong>Forever<\/strong> (Chris Tomlin)<\/li><li><strong>Great Is Thy Faithfulness<\/strong> (Thomas O. Chisholm)<\/li><li><strong>How Good It Is to Thank the Lord<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 92:1\u20139, 12\u201315 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912) &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Let All Things Now Living<\/strong> (Katherine Davis)<\/li><li><strong>Let Us with a Gladsome Mind<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 136 (John Milton)<\/li><li><strong>My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness<\/strong> (Stuart Townend \/ Keith Getty)<\/li><li><strong>Now Thank We All Our God<\/strong> (Martin Rinkert \/ Catherine Winkworth)<\/li><li><strong>Rejoice, the Lord Is King<\/strong>&nbsp; (Charles Wesley)<\/li><li><strong>With Grateful Heart My Thanks I <\/strong>Bring\u2014Psalm 138 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4.&nbsp; Give thanks for life and daily provision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>All People That on Earth Do Dwell<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100 (William Kethe \/ Thomas Ken)<\/li><li><strong>Come, Ye Thankful People, Come<\/strong> (Henry Alford)<\/li><li><strong>For the Beauty of the Earth<\/strong> (Folliott Pierpoint)<\/li><li><strong>Great Is Thy Faithfulness<\/strong> (Thomas O. Chisholm)<\/li><li><strong>It Is Good to Sing Your Praises<\/strong> (The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909)<\/li><li><strong>Let All Things Now Living<\/strong> (Katherine Davis)<\/li><li><strong>Let Us with a Gladsome Mind<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 136 (John Milton)<\/li><li><strong>My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness<\/strong> (Stuart Townend \/ Keith Getty)<\/li><li><strong>Now Thank We All Our God<\/strong> (Martin Rinkert \/ Catherine Winkworth)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5.&nbsp; Give thanks for salvation and eternal life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing<\/strong> (Robert Robinson)<\/li><li><strong>Come, Ye Thankful People, Come<\/strong> (Henry Alford)<\/li><li><strong>Father I Thank You <\/strong>(Jeremy &amp; Adrienne Camp, David &amp; Natalie Leonard)<\/li><li><strong>Forever<\/strong> (Chris Tomlin)<\/li><li><strong>Give Thanks<\/strong> (Henry Smith)<\/li><li><strong>Great Is Thy Faithfulness<\/strong> (Thomas O. Chisholm)<\/li><li><strong>Jesus Thank You<\/strong> (Pat Sczebel)<\/li><li><strong>My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness<\/strong> (Stuart Townend \/ Keith Getty)<\/li><li><strong>Rejoice, the Lord Is King<\/strong>&nbsp; (Charles Wesley)<\/li><li><strong>Thank You, Lord<\/strong> (Seth and Bessie Skies)<\/li><li><strong>There Is a Redeemer<\/strong> (Melody Green)<\/li><li><strong>With Grateful Heart My Thanks I <\/strong>Bring\u2014Psalm 138 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912)<\/li><li><strong>Worthy Is the Lamb<\/strong> (Darlene Zschech)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Begin each day with thanksgiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>10,000 Reasons \u2013 Bless the Lord<\/strong> (Jonas Myrin \/ Matt Redman)<\/li><li><strong>How Good It Is to Thank the Lord<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 92:1\u20139, 12\u201315 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912) \u00a0<\/li><li><strong>It Is Good to Sing Your Praises<\/strong> (The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Conclude each day with thanksgiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>10,000 Reasons \u2013 Bless the Lord<\/strong> (Jonas Myrin \/ Matt Redman)<\/li><li><strong>A Prayer for God\u2019s Presence <\/strong>(Ken Puls)<\/li><li><strong>How Good It Is to Thank the Lord<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 92:1\u20139, 12\u201315 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912) \u00a0<\/li><li><strong>It Is Good to Sing Your Praises<\/strong> (The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8.&nbsp; Give thanks to the Lord in gathered worship (with the church)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise<\/strong> (Kirk C. Dearman)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>We Gather Together<\/strong> (Adrianas Valerius, Theodore Baker)<\/li><li><strong>We Give Thanks <\/strong>(Drew Hodge)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>With Grateful Heart My Thanks I <\/strong>Bring\u2014Psalm 138 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>9.&nbsp; Give thanks to the Lord before a watching world<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Be Exalted, O God<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 57:9\u201311 (Brent Chambers)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>With Grateful Heart My Thanks I <\/strong>Bring\u2014Psalm 138 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>10.&nbsp; Give thanks to the Lord with joy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>All People That on Earth Do Dwell<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100 (William Kethe \/ Thomas Ken)<\/li><li><strong>He Has Made Me Glad<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100:4 (Leona Von Brethorst)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>How Good It Is to Thank the Lord<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 92:1\u20139, 12\u201315 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912) &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>It Is Good to Sing Your Praises<\/strong> (The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909)<\/li><li><strong>Let All Things Now Living<\/strong> (Katherine Davis)<\/li><li><strong>Now Thank We All Our God<\/strong> (Martin Rinkert \/ Catherine Winkworth)<\/li><li><strong>Rejoice, the Lord Is King<\/strong>&nbsp; (Charles Wesley)<\/li><li><strong>Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart<\/strong> (Edward Plumptre)<\/li><li><strong>We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise<\/strong> (Kirk C. Dearman)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>11.&nbsp; Give thanks to the Lord even in times of trial and sorrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Blessed Be Your Name<\/strong> (Matt &amp; Beth Redman)<\/li><li><strong>Count Your Blessings<\/strong> (Johnson Oatman, Jr.)<\/li><li><strong>Father I Thank You <\/strong>(Jeremy &amp; Adrienne Camp, David &amp; Natalie Leonard)<\/li><li><strong>Now Thank We All Our God<\/strong> (Martin Rinkert \/ Catherine Winkworth)<\/li><li><strong>Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart<\/strong> (Edward Plumptre)<\/li><li><strong>With Grateful Heart My Thanks I <\/strong>Bring\u2014Psalm 138 (<em>The Psalter<\/em>, 1912)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>12.&nbsp; Give thanks to the Lord always<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>10,000 Reasons \u2013 Bless the Lord<\/strong> (Jonas Myrin \/ Matt Redman)<\/li><li><strong>All People That on Earth Do Dwell<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100 (William Kethe \/ Thomas Ken)<\/li><li><strong>Father I Thank You <\/strong>(Jeremy &amp; Adrienne Camp, David &amp; Natalie Leonard)<\/li><li><strong>He Has Made Me Glad<\/strong>\u2014Psalm 100:4 (Leona Von Brethorst)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more complete entries (including tunes and hymnal page numbers) see the online Index:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/tas-thanksgiving.html\">Entry for \u201cSongs and Thanksgiving\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/theologyandsong.html\">TOC for Theology and Song: A Theological Index of Music for Worship<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>O give thanks to the Lord for He is good!For His mercy endures forever.(Psalm 118:1) Below is a list of psalm settings, hymns, and spiritual songs that focus on giving thanks to the Lord. &nbsp; If you have additional suggestions for songs related to thanksgiving that should be included in the index, please comment or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[21,22,49,53,245,31],"tags":[50,98,180,181,244,101],"class_list":["post-1811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hymn","category-music-for-worship","category-psalm","category-worship","category-worship-music-index","category-worship-song","tag-church-music","tag-hymn","tag-thanks","tag-thanksgiving","tag-theology","tag-worship"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4lLgO-td","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1811"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1811\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1815,"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1811\/revisions\/1815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenpulsmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}