Lyric Poem · Peace

In Thankful Remembrance for My Dear Husband's Safe Arrival

by Anne Bradstreet

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1What shall I render to Thy name

2Or how Thy praises speak?

3My thanks how shall I testify?

4O Lord, Thou know'st I'm weak.

5I owe so much, so little can

6Return unto Thy name,

7Confusion seizes on my soul,

8And I am filled with shame.

9O Thou that hearest prayers, Lord,

10To Thee shall come all flesh

11Thou hast me heard and answered,

12My plaints have had access.

13What did I ask for but Thou gav'st?

14What could I more desire?

15But thankfulness even all my days

16I humbly this require.

17Thy mercies, Lord, have been so great

18In number numberless,

19Impossible for to recount

20Or any way express.

21O help Thy saints that sought Thy face

22T' return unto Thee praise

23And walk before Thee as they ought,

24In strict and upright ways.

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Poem: In Thankful Remembrance for My Dear Husband's Safe Arrival
Poet: Anne Bradstreet
Length: 24 lines
Form: Lyric Poem
Themes: Peace

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Lyric Poem Peace

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