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MONTHLY MUSIC & TIPS: Thanks Be to Thee

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Thanks Be to Thee is a vocal or choral work. The music is attributed to George Frideric Handel, but the exact origin is unknown.

Two texts are known for this music. One text is attributed to George Frideric Handel:

Thanks be to Thee! Thanks be to Thee!
Thou hast led forth with mighty hand Thy people Israel, safe through the sea. Lord, thou hast led as a shepherd with Thine hand;
Lord, thine hand tenderly in ages past Thy people hath led.
Thanks be to Thee! Thanks be to Thee!
Thou hast led forth with mighty hand Thy people Israel, safe through the sea.

 

Another English text is by Roger Shaw:

Thanks be to Thee. Thanks be to Thee. Glory and praise ever be Thine.
For Thy great mercies, thanks be to Thee. Thanks be to Thee. Thanks be to Thee. Glory and praise ever be Thine.
For Thy great mercies, thanks be to Thee.
Like as a shepherd hast Thou been our guide, through the dark valley Thou wast ever by our side.
Thanks be to Thee. Thanks be to Thee.
Glory and praise ever be Thine.
For Thy great mercies, thanks be to Thee.
Glory and praise ever be Thine. Lord God almighty, thanks be to Thee.