Heavenly Father, this I pray
My thanks for life and each new day;
For all You've given me in wealth
Of family, friends, and Lord, my health.





For these I pray and easily said
But there are sorrows that I dread;
The things I'd rather not incur
Heartaches that too often occur.





Thanks Oh Lord! for these things too
Through them my soul is lifted to You;
For I alone can't handle these
And plead Your help on bended knees.





Through all my life I desire Your will
And for Your grace my soul to fill;
For though the sinner that I be
I humbly beg Your tender mercy.





For things of life, both good and bad
I thank You Lord, my soul is glad
For the Spirit in everything and everyone
That leads to You, Father, and to Your Son.