Mr Franklin Proffers Thanks

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.