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  IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE FOR MY DEAR HUSBAND'S SAFE ARRIVAL
  by Anne Bradstreet
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Summary: The speaker expresses gratitude to God for His mercy and
encourages others to return praise to Him with a humble heart.

Topics: "Gratitude To God", "Faithfulness Of God"
Scripture References: Psalm 9:1, Psalm 28:6, Psalm 86:12, Psalm 116:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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Anne Bradstreet reflects on the overwhelming gratitude towards God for
His countless mercies and blessings, acknowledging her own weakness and
shame in comparison. She emphasizes the importance of expressing
thankfulness to God daily, recognizing His faithfulness in answering
prayers and providing beyond what is asked. Bradstreet urges believers
to seek God's help in returning praise to Him and to walk in upright
ways before Him.

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CONTENT
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What shall I render to Thy name

Or how Thy praises speak?

My thanks how shall I testify?

O Lord, Thou know'st I'm weak.

I owe so much, so little can

Return unto Thy name,

Confusion seizes on my soul,

And I am filled with shame.

O Thou that hearest prayers, Lord,

To Thee shall come all flesh

Thou hast me heard and answered,

My plaints have had access.

What did I ask for but Thou gav'st?

What could I more desire?

But thankfulness even all my days

I humbly this require.

Thy mercies, Lord, have been so great

In number numberless,

Impossible for to recount

Or any way express.

O help Thy saints that sought Thy face

T' return unto Thee praise

And walk before Thee as they ought,

In strict and upright ways.

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