In Our Day of Thanksgiving
In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer
In Our Day of Thanksgiving is a hymn text by William Henry Draper (1900) in 11.10.11.10 meter. Found in CW21 891, elw 429.
An All Saints hymn of thanksgiving for the saints who have died in the faith. The stanzas give thanks for their witness, remember their example, and ask to follow in their footsteps to the same heavenly home.
History & Background
Written by William Henry Draper (1855-1933) in 1900 for All Saints Day. A hymn giving thanks for the faithful who have gone before.
Hymnal Appearances
- Christian Worship: Hymnal — 891
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 429
Bulletin Note
In Our Day of Thanksgiving — William Draper, 1900
Preaching Connection
All Saints — thanksgiving for those who have died in the faith.
Themes
All Saints Thanksgiving Communion of Saints Death and Resurrection