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Thanks Forgiving

Thomas Whiteman

10/25/09

V1
Am G Am
Beat down, persecuted, for adhering to your word,
E E7
They braved the oceans perils searching for a brand new world.
Am G Am
On a Pilgrimage of Praise, they went, not knowing what's in store

Trusting your stars to guide them to a far and distance shore



V2
Their desire was to worship you, their passion was your praise,

As they reached their destination, their voices they did raise

Behind them was oppression, ridicule and mock;

They called their new home, “Plymouth,” but you Lord, were their ROCK.


Chorus
Thanks For Giving us the nourishment we crave

Thanks for giving us the new life that you gave

Teaching us to love each other in this new life we are living,

and as you have freely given us, we give thanks, for giving.


V3
New life had its challenges, and the first year here had pains

by the blessing of their neighbors, they learned the new land's ways

Fear and Trepidation were no match for your love,

That yielded a celebration for the harvest from above.


Chorus
Thanks For Giving us the nourishment we crave

Thanks for giving us the new life that you gave

Teaching us to love each other in this new life we are living,

and as you have freely given us, we give thanks, for giving.

V5
As I gather with my family in remembrance of that day

Politics and speculations will not stand in my way.

To remember it was You, dear Lord, that brought us to this place,

and I will lift my hands in worship, and I will raise my voice in praise!


Chorus
Thanks For Giving us the nourishment we crave

Thanks for giving us the new life that you gave

Teaching us to love each other in this new life we are living,

and as you have freely given us, we give thanks, for giving.