We have received beef, tongues, and tea

And certainly from none but thee;

Therefore with all our power of lungs,

Thanks for beef, and tea, and tongues!

William Cowper

Better to thank a dear and long-past day

For joy its sunny hours were free to give

Than blame the present, that our wish hath crost.

William Wordworth

Sweet is the breath of vernal shower,

The bees collected treasures sweet,

Sweet music s melting fall, but sweeter yet

The still small voice of Gratitude.

Thomas Gray