“God’s love is forever.” Psalm 136
Give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
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Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
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Give thanks to the LORD of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
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to him who alone does great wonders,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
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to him who by understanding made the heavens,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
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to him who spread out the earth above the waters,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
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to him who made the great lights,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
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the sun to rule over the day,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
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the moon and stars to rule over the night,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Heavenly Father, though we do not deserve Your goodness, still You provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may acknowledge Your gifts, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen