THANK-OFFERING AFTER RECOVERY

     I thank Thee, Lord God ALmighty, that because of my sins Thou hast like a father visited and chastened me.  Yea, Lord, it is good for me that Thou hast humbled me, that I may learn Thy ways.  O my God, like King Hezekiah I, too, have often thought:  "Mine age is departed and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent; I have cut off like a weaver my life; He will cut me off with pining sickness; from day even to night wilt Thou make an end of me."  But I see, my God, that my sickness was not unto death, but to the glory of God in order that THou, my Lord Jesus Christ, be magnified thereby.

     For Thou has been merciful unto me and hast made rich provisions for my soul.

     All my sins Thou didst cast behind Thee,  and my life THou didst prolong.  How well Thou didst remove my sickness, and how graciously THou didst help me!  I render thanks unto Thee, yea, I thank Thee from my inmost heart that THou hast strengthened and restored me, so that I can again behold Thy holy temple, go my way, and attend to my occupation.

     It is Thy goodness, O lord, that has prolonged my days.  Oh how often I shall recall Thy chastening rod and be on my guard all the days of life, lest I incur Thy wrath!

     Help me now, O Lord, my God, to begin a new life with my renewed state of health.

     Grant that I may at all times magnify Thy name, and let Thy praise evermore be in my mouth.  Guide me by Thy Holy Spirit that I may live to thy honor and not yield my members as instruments of unrighteousness to serve sin, but as instruments of righteousness to serve Thee, my God.  And I shall in Thy congregation sing songs of praise and glory to Thee all the days of my life.  Amen.

35. THANKS FOR DELIVERANCE FROM AFFLICTIONS.

    I thank Thee, Lord, my God, with my whole heart and honor Thy name continually.  I shall render thanks unto Thee forever, for Thou hast done all things well.  Behold, for peace I had great bitterness, but in love to my soul Thou hast delivered it from the pit of corruption.  In my distress I called unto Thee, and Thou hast heard my voice, and my cry did enter into Thine ears, and Thou hast comforted me.  Thou hast faithfully stood by me, graciously upheld my soul, and finally, as a father, delivered me out of my great tribulations.  O my Lord and my God, how shall I requite Thee for all the benefits Thou daily bestowest upon me?  I will praise Thy name as long as I live; I will extol Thee in the presence of all Thy people, Thy glory shall continually be in my mouth.  O Thou faithful God, help me by Thy Spirit to pay my vows and never to forget what Thou hast done for my soul, so that I may not only publish Thy praise while in this mortal frame, but also sing everlasting hallelujahs to Thy praise with the elect in heaven.  Amen.