Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; [kjv]
The hymn "
Give thanks" was written in 1978 by Henry Smith. He had trouble finding work out of college, and eventually became legally blind.
In attributing everything to Jesus, the song uses "
give thanks" many times.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, ...
This hymn is in the new hymnal.