Now Thank We All Our God - Traditional

Now thank we all our God,
With heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom His world rejoices;
Who from our mother's arms
Hath blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.

O may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts
And blessed peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace,
And guide us when perplexed,
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.

All praise and thanks to God
The Father now be given,
The Son, and Him who reigns
With them in highest heaven,
The one eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now,
And shall be evermore.

Now Thank We All Our God lyrics originally written in German as Nun danket alle Gott were composed by Martin Rinkart during the hardships of the Thirty Years War. The song emphasizes the many wonders God has done from our mothers arms and throughout our lives. It is a staple for harvest festivals and national celebrations for its dignified and heartfelt tone. By singing the Now Thank We All Our God lyrics the faithful join in a communal act of gratitude acknowledging the source of all good things and seeking Gods continued guidance and peace for the journey ahead. It is a powerful testament to the persistence of faith in the midst of trial.