Some traversed the wasteland dry
Weak from thirst and famished
No city lay before their eyes
Their souls seemed soon to perish
The cried they out to God, deprived
And mercifully, He guided
With His hand; when they arrived
Ahead, their homes provided
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Give thanks to God; His goodness prov'd
By love forever faithful
Let all redeemed declare, the Lord
Delivers us from trouble
Some imprisoned in the dark
In shackles and affliction
Rebellion rooted in their hearts
These scorners of God's wisdom
Then called they out to God, brought low
And seemingly abandoned
They followed Him from death's shadow
For He their chains had broken
Chorus
Some were foolish by sin made
And suffered thus infirmly
Meat they scorned, and bread did hate
So driven to death nearly
Then shouted they to God, in pain
Could any power save them?
By His words, restored again
He thwarted their destruction
Chorus
Some in commerce were engaged
Set out upon the oceans
Tempestuous winds, the waters raged
A stern test of devotion
Then pleaded they to God, afraid
The storm would ne'er be over
He stilled the seas that He had made
And brought them safe to harbor
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He makes barren the land once lush
A curse on sinful people
The desert sands with water flush
Should they turn from their evil
The starving ones are planted there
That they might found a dwelling
Whatso'er good t'which they apsire
Shall prosper by His blessing
Chorus
Give thanks to God; He lifteth up
The needy, grieved by trials
Let all redeemed declare, Oh Lord
We are forever grateful