In a day of Thanksgiving,

What should be abundant?

Gratitude for just living

Marks a soul triumphant!

I'll do your chores, you do mine

Thankful for what each does.

We will contribute in kind.

In service, without fuss.

There's lots of things we don't have.

Are we then unhappy?

On God focus, and not cave

We will then feel happy.

It takes a little talent

To exercise each day

Three things yield powers immense.

With goals along the way.

First, we must open our eyes.

And see what's bountiful.

The brilliance of the skies.

Makes earth so beautiful.

Next, we must open our hearts.

And fill our souls with good.

Repent, rejoice- there's fresh starts

In living as one should.

Last, we must open our arms.

And serve our fellow man.

With love to those in alarm-

We're God's help, we're His hands.

Every day's a new canvas

For this we are grateful.

And with thanks for all that's vast.

We feel joy delightful.

-Based on Elder Wirthlin's talk