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Thank You, Father

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1 Thank you, Father, for the sky;
For the sun and rain and snow;
Thank you for the stars at night;
Thank you for the winds that blow.

2 Thank you for the birds and trees;
For the flowers that bloom os fair;
Thank you for the food we eat;
Thank you for your love and care.

Source: Children's Hymnal #139

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Author: Myrtle Williamson

Williamson, Myrtle, 1898-1958; spent five years as a Presbyterian home missionary in the mountains of North Carolina and six years in Christian education in Texas; director of religious education at First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, Tenn., and Peace Memorial Church, Clearwater, Fla.; director of Christian activities and professor of Bible, Stillman College (1948-1958); and author of numerous articles, poems, and hymns; b. 1898; d. 1958 LOC Name Authority files Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Thank you, Father, for the sky
Title: Thank You, Father
Author: Myrtle Williamson
Language: English
Publication Date: 1926
Copyright: Public Domain
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Children's Hymnal #139

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