The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21

voices and repeat the song OF tho angels
'benediction and honor and praise 70 God
forever and ever" NJ A. DUNN.
1924 Corc1run street.
thank Thee Tor the daily TASK, a little
too big and little too hard for my pres
ent ability. and for the daily increase Of
power that comes 10 meet IL: for the trial
that comes 20 strengthen and purify and
not to destroy: for the opportunity 90
give that makes me richer; for the privi-
leGe Of service that proves me not WORTH
less IN the world for the unspeakable
honor Of working with Thee and meeting
some need that Thou hast OF me-which
cannot understand but can believe. for
the friend who walks with me shoulder
20 shoulder through the valley OF the
shadow. and then with glad face and
ringing voice grips my hand as we climb
together the bright hills Of victory, for
the loyal and sympathetic friends near
and far-Thou knowest the number OF
them-who inspire me. and help me. and.
best OF all. who believe In me. FOR the
past because II is past. and because IL
was necessary in Thy providence. and be
cause il held the beginnings Of all things
now cherished: FOR the present, because IL
is the only time which I can claim with
certainty for doing the things that must
be done. and because it Is full OF 0ppor-
tunity and the beginnings OF greater and
better things: for the future. which.
though il is only a hope and purpose.
holds bright visions that beckon me on
and challenge me to do my best to-day:
for happiness. OF which Thou hast given
me a generous share: but more for Joy,
which Thou wOuldst not limit as Thou
woudst not limit obedient and loving
service; for Thy provision, Thy provi-
denCc. and Thy promise. and for the GER
tainty gained from experience that Thou
dost hear and answer the cry of need,
and, therefore, that Thou wilt accept the
thanksgiving OF an eager. grateful heart
dear Lord and Father. I thank Thee
Eugene Thwing. in The circle
MALCOLM ID. LAMBORNE.
S4lI Fourteenth street northwest
The accustomed things Of life are &C
cepted by as as a matter OF course. one
seldom stops to think OF the beating OF
the heart which causes the blood 10 flow
through the body or OF the process of
| breathing by which that blood is filled
with life-Siving oxygen Friends by
whom we are surrounded and with whom
we have genial intercourse are not fully
| appreciated until we lose them. The gra-
| cious rains and the harvests succeeding
! the seedtime in the recurring years are
/ oftentimes accepted by us without our
| considering whence these blessings come
II we pause and reflect upon the divine
! source our hearts will be filled with rev
erent awe In the presence Of a power and
a mystery beyond comprehension. Thank
| fulness. therefore. is the proper mood for
! the Optimist. and II is we'll that one day
( OF the year should be set apart for the
conside ing Of all the benefits we enjoy
/ At the very birth OF our nation this prin-
/ ciple OF thanksgiving was implanted IN
| the American people. In proportion AS
/ this principle is realized it becomes more
( and more glorious. Better worth while
/ 10 be an American, while, therefore, we
praise God, individually and as a nation
| for the good things-yes. the good things