All I can think of to say

After watching the service for Presiden Hinckley this evening it seems a bit inappropriate to say anything else apart from sharing the words to this hymn that has been in my head all evening.

1. We thank thee, O God, for a prophet
To guide us in these latter days.
We thank thee for sending the gospel
To lighten our minds with its rays.
We thank thee for every blessing
Bestowed by thy bounteous hand.
We feel it a pleasure to serve thee
And love to obey thy command.

2. When dark clouds of trouble hang o’er us
And threaten our peace to destroy,
There is hope smiling brightly before us,
And we know that deliv’rance is nigh.
We doubt not the Lord nor his goodness.
We’ve proved him in days that are past.
The wicked who fight against Zion
Will surely be smitten at last.

3. We’ll sing of his goodness and mercy.
We’ll praise him by day and by night,
Rejoice in his glorious gospel,
And bask in its life-giving light.
Thus on to eternal perfection
The honest and faithful will go,
While they who reject this glad message
Shall never such happiness know.

For my LDS readers I hope you take a moment tomorrow during Fast sunday to reflect on President Hinckleys life and works. For my non LDS readers I hope you will also take a moment this weekend to reflect on all of the good things you have in your lives.