My God I thank thee who hast made

1 My God I thank thee who hast made
The earth so bright
So full of splendor and of joy
Beauty and light
So many glorious things are here
Noble and right
2 I thank thee Lord that thou hast made
Joy to abound
So many gentle thoughts and deeds
Circling us round
That in the darkest spot of earth
Some love is found
3 I thank thee too that thou hast kept
Is touched with pain
That shadows fall on brightest hours
That thorns remain
So that earth s bliss may be our guide
And not our chain
4 I thank thee Lord that here our souls
Though amply blest
Can never find although they seek
A perfect rest
Nor ever shall until they lean
On Jesus breast