by Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Mr Franklin Proffers Thanks
Language: German (Deutsch)
For peace and liberty, for food and raiment, for corn and wine and milk and daily bread, for every wholesome nourishment, I thank thee, Good God, I thank thee. For all the benefits of air and sunshine, for useful fire and water pure, for every element of life, I thank thee, Good God, I thank thee. For Art and books and music, for useful and curious knowledge, for the prosperity of my friends and the fewness of my foes, I thank thee Good God, I thank thee. For all the benefits, for life and reason, for use of speech, for health and strength and joy, for every pleasant hour I spend, I thank thee Good God, I thank thee.
Authorship:
- by Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), "Mr Franklin Proffers Thanks", subtitle: "Prayer by Benjamin Franklin" [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Rick Sowash (b. 1950), "Mr Franklin Proffers Thanks", subtitle: "Prayer by Benjamin Franklin", published 2007. [baritone and piano] [ sung text verified 1 time]
Researcher for this page: Paul Ezust [Guest Editor]
This text was added to the website: 2017-09-10
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Word count: 119