The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#599

599. I Thank the Lord My Maker

1 I thank the Lord my Maker
For all His gifts to me;
For making me partaker
Of bounties rich and free;
For father and for mother,
Who give me clothes and food,
For sister and for brother,
And all the kind and good.

2 I thank the Lord my Saviour
Who came for me to do die,
And bless me with his favor,
And fit me for the sky,—
That all my sins out-blotted,
By Jesus washed away,
I may be found unspotted
When comes the final day.

3 I thank Lord for giving
The Spirit of His grace,
That I may serve him living,
And dying, reach the place
Where Jesus in His glory
I shall forever see,
And tell the wondrous story
Of all His love for me.

Text Information

• First Line: I thank the Lord my Maker
• Title: I Thank the Lord My Maker
• Author: Thomas McKellar, 1812-1899
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:22
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Harvest Home, Thanksgiving
• Notes: And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with rejoicing. Ps. 107:22.

Tune Information

• Name: WEBB
• Composer: George J. Webb, 1803-1887
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 69