Many times, we thank God for what God gives us; some specific thing. There are other times when we find ourselves giving thanks to God for who God is.
The editors of the Glory to God Presbyterian Hymnal remind us that this hymn, A Grateful Heart, is a paraphrase of Psalm 111, which gives “a general list of God’s praiseworthy characteristics, rather than giving thanks for a particular act of deliverance.”
A grateful heart is what I bring, a song of praise my offering.
Among the saints I lift my voice: in you, O God, I will rejoice.Your name is known in all the lands. You feed the poor with gentle hands.
Your word is true, your works are just; in you, O God, the faithful trust.With saving love you set us free, and still you dwell in mystery
With wisdom none can comprehend, Your praise, O God, will never end.
Prayer
Wonderful God, I am grateful for your gentle, just, mysterious, and wise loving care. Let my prayer end in praise to You. Amen.
