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With voices united, graces we offer,

And gladly our softened's giving we raise.

With you, Lord, we inspire, for someone will guide us.

To you, our great Redeemer for never be praised.

Stanza three of the hymn, We Praise You, O God, our Redeemer Creator, and Him often sung here in the U.S. on the National Day of Thanksgiving.

How do we distinguish Thanksgiving from mere gratitude?

And what is Scripture's view of thanks?

Welcome back to Issues, Etcetera.

Joining us for a Christian view of Thanksgiving, Pastor Brian Wolfmiller.

He's pastor of St. Paul and Jesus' Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, Texas.

He posts theology on the YouTube channel Wolf Miller 1, and he's author of several books,

including his American Christianity Failed, and a recent column titled Thanksgiving Five Things. Brian, welcome back.

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