Happy Thanksgiving

There are loved ones who are missing

From our fireside and the feast,

There are faces that have vanished,

There are voices that have ceased.

But we know they passed forever

From our mortal grief and pain,

And we thank Thee, Oh our Father

For the blessings that remain.

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Thanksgiving, Oh Thanksgiving,

That their love once blessed us here,

That for a time they walked beside us

Sharing smiles and tears;

For the joy their love has brought us

That can never pass away,

For the sweet and gracious memories

Growing dearer every day.

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For the faith that keeps us patient

Looking at the things unseen,

Knowing spring will follow winter

And the earth again be green.

For the hope of that glad meeting

Far from mortal grief and pain,

We thank Thee, Oh our Father

For the blessings that remain.

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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!