This poem is a lyrical prayer of gratitude addressed to the Triune God—Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit—celebrating God’s abundant provision and presence. Structured in five stanzas, it weaves agricultural imagery (harvest, wheat, grapes) with theological depth to express thanks for both physical and spiritual blessings.
- Stanza 1 (Father): Thanks God the Father for creation’s bounty—dawn, rain, and the harvest—symbolizing His generous provision.
- Stanza 2 (Son): Thanks Jesus as the Vine and broken bread, linking the Lord’s Supper to redemption and life from death.
- Stanza 3 (Spirit): Thanks the Holy Spirit as wind and fire, for inner renewal and the warmth of faith.
- Stanza 4 (Trinity): Praises the unified Three-in-One God as eternal Light, giver of breath, sight, and enduring love.
- Stanza 5 (Response): Overwhelmed by gratitude (“so much to be thankful for”), the speaker offers imperfect words as worship to the King.
Core Theme: Profound thanksgiving for material and eternal gifts, rooted in the distinct yet united persons of the Trinity, culminating in joyful praise.
Father of mercies, whose open hand
spills dawn across the stubbled land,
we thank You for the furrow’s yield,
for wheat that bows, for rain that healed.
Jesus, the Vine, whose blood runs red
in every grape the harvesters tread,
we thank You for the table spread,
for broken bread that raises dead.
Spirit, wild Wind, who fans the flame
in every heart that speaks His name,
we thank You for the kindled coal
that warms the marrow of the soul.
Three Persons, one unshadowed Light,
You hold the day, You hold the night;
for breath, for sight, for love that stays,
we lift this triune hymn of praise.
So much to thank You for—too much
for any tongue, yet every crutch
of word we lean on bends and sings:
all glory to the King of kings.
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