PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING by Josiah Conder

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Nov 25, 1903

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 29, No. 47.

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING.

By Josiah Conder

The heavens declare His glory, Their Maker's skill, the skies; Each day repeats the story, And night to night replies. Their silent proclamation Throughout the world is heard,— The record of creation, The page of nature's word.

But there's a radiance streaming More bright than that of day, 'Tis God's own glory beaming In truth's celestial ray; So pure, so soul-restoring, It makes the simple wise; And, balm of comfort pouring, Each aching heart supplies.

Thy Word is richer treasure Than lurks within the mine; And daintiest fare less pleasure Yields than this food divine. How wise each kind monitor! Led by Thy counsels, Lord; How safe the saints' condition! How great is their reward!

—Josiah Conder.