G ive T h a n k s “ And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Cord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.” (Col. 3:15, 16, 17). A helpful message for Thanksgiving Day, and a message full of help for every saint for every day. * * * Have you done your part toward the 5000 new subscriptions for The King’s Business? Many have, and we acknowledge their helpful service with gratitude. If the magazine helps you, why not serve others by securing their sub scriptions? HOW MANY Thanksgiving Da^s? Thanksgiving Day originated in New England in 1621 after the first, harvest at Plymouth Settlement. In 1863 Lincoln issued a proclamation recommending the day as a national observance for the last Thursday of each November. Franklin has. said that in a time of great despondency among the first, settlers, it was proposed in a public meeting to proclaim a fast. An old farmer arose, spoke of their provoking Heaven with their complaints, re viewed their mercies, showed that they had much to he thankful for and moved that instead of appointing a day of fasting they should appoint a day of thanksgiving. This was accordingly done. Plato, looking through the dim spectacles of nature, thanked God for three things: first, that God created him a man instead of a beast; second, that he was horn a Grecian instead of a barbarian; third, that he was born a philosopher also. There are many Christians who are better taught and who do not in these days take time to reckon their blessings even as far as did Plato. Surely the Christian, of all men, should he speedy in his returns of praise. He should not wait until Thanksgiving Day, for time soon wears out the sense of our mercies. No sin is more common than that of ingratitude. Not one in ten render praise according to the benefits done them. Jesus when on earth, was astonished at the instances of ingratitude (Luke 17:11-19). Many are experiencing His miracles in their behalf, yet yielding no homage to their Benefactor. Even Christians seem blind to the Divine hand in their deliverances and after having prayed, are found trying to trace the results to second causes. Such failure to give glory to God is what makes heathen,
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