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The hymn later gained popularity in the United States where it is used as part of Thanksgiving celebrations. [3] The first verse is written as a celebration of the harvest, calling for people to give thanks to God for it. [5] The last two verses are based on the Parable of the Tares, and discuss the last harvest at the Second Coming of Jesus. [1]
The hymn steadily gained popularity, especially in services of Thanksgiving on such occasions as town and college centennial celebrations. According to Carl Daw, executive director of the Hymn Society, the "big break" came in 1935 when it was included in the national hymnal of the Methodist-Episcopal Church. [1]
When Smith started performing the song in church, a visiting United States Military officer took the song to Europe, from where its popularity spread. [1] In 1986, Integrity Music published the song on their Hosanna! Music audio cassette but credited it as "author unknown". Later that year, Don Moen released the song on his Give Thanks album. [3]
3. Bob Marley and the Wailers, "Give Thanks and Praises" There is no better day for this, and it'll help you chill out if you're stressed about cooking.
“Thanksgiving Song” by Mary Chapin Carpenter covers just about everything we love about Thanksgiving: sharing a feast with loved ones, holding hands 'round the table and spending time with ...
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"Will Your Anchor Hold" (sometimes titled "We Have an Anchor") is a Christian hymn, written in 1882 by Priscilla Jane Owens in the United States. William J. Kirkpatrick History