Canton Weekly Register

Dux Muse.
THANKSGIVING HYMN.
TUNE—'America.'

We thank Thee, Holy One,
For all that Thou hast done
To bless our land;
Thank Thee for noble sires,
Who kindled freedom's fires,
Whose spirit yet inspires
Each patriot band.

We thank Thee for the care
That led the pilgrims here,
And shielded them;
Thank Thee for shrines, they reared
To Thee, both loved and feared,
Whose name they all revered,
Omniscient friend.

We thank Thee for this land,
With all its emblems grand
Of Thy good will;
We thank Thee for the past,
The halo it will cast
As long as nations last
Around us still.

But while with thanks we raise
Our voices to Thy praise
And bless Thy name,
Still would our prayers ascend
To Thee, our heavenly friend,
And ask Thee to extend
Thine arm to save.

Stay each rebellious hand
Now raised against our land,
This conflict cease.
Bless Thou our holy cause,
The Union and the laws,
Until, with glad applause,
We conquer peace.

When peace once more shall reign
We pray it may remain
On land and sea;
The Union firm and strong,
Laws freed from every wrong,
The flag in triumph borne,
The people free!