“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High.” “Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely” for us who have been redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot.” “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation,” and “who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.” “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.” “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful,” “giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” “By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” “Let my mouth be filled with Thy praise and with Thy honor all the day.” “I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Ought not we who have been favored
By God’s grace so rich and free,
With His overflowing mercy,
Ought we not to thankful be?
Psa. 92:1; 147:1; 1 Peter 1:19; Psa. 68:19; 1 Tim. 6:17; Psa. 33:1; Col. 3:15; Eph. 5:20; Heb. 13:15; Psa. 71:8; 34:1.