5For the soft herbage of the soil,

For ruddy health, the child of toil;

For all the good the year displays,

Accept, O God, our grateful praise.

880. 8s. & 7s. M. Crosse.

The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving.

1Lord of heaven, and earth, and ocean,

Hear us from thy bright abode,

While our hearts, with true devotion,

Own their great and gracious God.