Top Ten Songs for Thanksgiving

Top Ten Songs for Thanksgiving - Songs from my childhood that I associate with Thanksgiving.

The Birds Upon the Treetops

In this song the birds sing, the angels chant their choruses and the flowers add to the array of beauty portrayed. Then, we are asked if we shouldn't be praising Him, too. We have a picture of all creation glorifying God.

I Thank the Lord My Maker

The Lord receives thanks for the many gifts he gives us. We thank Him for our fathers and mothers, for the clothes and food they give us to wear. We thank Him for our sister and brother. We give thanks for Jesus coming to die on the cross for our sins. We thank Him that we can serve Him in life and be with Him in glory after we die physically. We want to tell the story of His love to others. It was written by Thomas McKellar.

This is My Father's World

The writer speaks of rocks, trees, skies, seas, the morning light, lilies white and rustling grass. All of nature is praising God. It was written by Maltbie D. Babcock.

Fairest Lord Jesus

Jesus is ruler over all nature. Jesus is more beautiful than the meadows and woodlands in the springtime. The sunshine, moonlight and twinkling stars at night cannot compete with His brightness. This song was written by German Jesuits in the 17th century.

Hallelujah!

There are only two phrases in this song. Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord! These words are repeated over and over. It is frequently sung in parts. One group singing the, 'Hallelujahs' and the other group singing the, 'Praise ye the Lord's'.

This Is the Day

This song is taken from Psalm 118:24. It brings out the thought that we will be glad and rejoice in the day that the Lord has made.

Praise to God, Immortal Praise

God receives thanks for love, rain, heat (from the sun), food in our gardens, flocks and grain in the fields. Having the harvest gathered in brings great joy. The song ends with the realization that God is the source through which all blessings flow. These words were penned by Anna L. Barbauld.

Come, Ye Thankful People

There is great cause for celebration! The harvest is gathered in before the winter storms begin. The song goes on to compare the final harvest when God will gather His people home to be with Him in glory. The words were written by Henry Alford.

God of Our Fathers

God faithfully leads us now, just as he led us in the past. We ask him to continue leading us in this free land. We ask that he be our sure defense from war's alarms and deadly pestilence. We acknowledge his goodness and asked to be refreshed on our toilsome way. We request an infilling of love and grace. It was written by Daniel C. Roberts.

Now Thank We All Our God

We thank God with our heart, hands and voice--our very being. He's done so many wonderful things for us. We ask Him to be near us, guide us, keep us in His grace and free us from all ills. The words were written by Martin Rinkart.

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

This song is often referred to as the Doxology. The thought is brought out that all blessings flow to us from God. All nations around the earth should rejoice before the Lord. Our tongues should sing of His glory because our life comes from Him. It was written by Thomas Ken.