Give God thanks in times of trial;
Give Him thanks with a smile.
Remember His great love for you;
Give Him thanks in all you do.
He is the sinner’s only Friend;
He the broken heart can mend;
His forever is a love that is true;
Give God thanks for His love for you.
He never promised a bed of roses,
But He our every tear feels and knows.
He will give strength through every trial;
Give God thanks with a smile.
He sent His Son to die for sins;
Through that work victory He did win.
Sing aloud praises of Him;
Give Jesus thanks who died for all sin.
The cross: it is a milestone;
There the love of Jesus Christ was shown;
Praise God for His mercy and grace;
Give God thanks with a smiling face.
Give God thanks when things go wrong;
Give God thanks when against you rages a worldly throng.
Stand firm and do not give up;
Constantly thank Him with an overflowing cup.
Let ceaseless praises of our God abound;
Let out thanks with a joyful sound.
Remember God’s great love for you;
Give Him thanks in all you do.
Rose Ann Ruga (2/26/95)
We want to specially thank our dear brother and sister, Josh and Calista Ruga, for sending the preceding poem to us. It was written by their daughter, our late, young sister Rose Ruga, less than three weeks before the Lord Jesus took her home to Himself. Brother Josh was given grace to read it at her funeral service.
Ed.