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there is an “ a” and the word is changed to “Thank.” This is what happened in the life of David. He thought it was so important to thank God that he appointed a choir to sing the praises of God. “And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister be fore the ark of the L ord , and to re cord, and to thank and praise the L ord God of Israel” (1 Chron. 16:4). It is interesting to notice some of the things for which David had the choir praise the Lord. We read, “ Give thanks unto the L ord , call upon his name, make known his deeds among th e p e o p l e . Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them re joice that seek the L ord ” ( w . 8 -1 0 ). This psalm of thanksgiving was closed by “ Blessed be the L ord God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the L ord ” (1 Chron. 16:36). Is it any wonder that David was the greatest of Israel’s kings, when we see how he appointed a choir to sing God’s praises soon after he be came king? It is pleasing to God to day when His people give thanks to Him and praise Him.
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By Elmer L. Wilder, Th.D.
Illustrated by Gladys Bowman
he began thinking of the blessings which God had given him. It would be good if more people would busy themselves in thinking of God’s bless ings.
T h in k a n d T h a n k OBJECT: A piece of paper 8% x 11 inches or larger if visibility requires. (Fold the paper in the middle, mak ing the sixe 41/4 x 11. On the bottom half print the word “ Think” in large letters. Fold the other half over this portion and print an “ a” over the “ i” in “ Think.” Cut away the remainder of the top half. Fold the “ a” back before beginning the lesson.) LESSON: Here is a piece of paper on which we find the word “Think.” Most people think, but not all people think as they should. David was a man who did much thinking. Soon after he came to the throne of Israel
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8 1 ® 1 1 1 Watch this piece of paper and you will see a change. In place of the “ i”
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