November is . . .

November is a time for many things, but the obvious thought this month brings is its time devoted to giving thanks. I always look forward to the Thanksgiving season and enjoy reading poetry, scripture passages, quotes and such, the whole month through in order to focus specifically on being thankful.

The following is one of my favorites . . .



For the beauty of the earth,
For the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies.
Lord of all to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.



For the wonder of each hour,
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon, and stars of light.
Lord of all to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.



For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth and friends above,
For all gentle thoughts and mild.
Lord of all to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

--Folliott S. Pierpoint


I have more favorites to share in all the coming days of November!  :)