Thanksgiving Akathist "Glory to God for All Things!"
By Metropolitan Tryphon (Turkestanov) of Moscow (1861-1934)
O
King of ages, Who, by the power of Thy salvific providence, holdeth in
Thy right hand all the ways of man’s life: I thank Thee for all Thy
visible and secret goods, for earthly life and for the heavenly joy of
Thy future Kingdom. Pour forth richly Thy grace, in the future as well,
on us who sing to Thee: Glory to Thee, O God, in ages!
I
was born on earth as a feeble and helpless child, but Thy angel,
spreading his shiny wings, has sheltered my cradle. From that moment Thy
love shines in all my ways and miraculously guides me into the light of
eternity. For that my soul lauds Thee and hails Thee with all who know
Thee:
Glory to Thee Who hast called me into life.
Glory to Thee Who art revealing to us the beauty of the universe.
Glory to Thee Who art opening to us heaven and earth as an eternal book of wisdom.
Glory to Thy eternity in the passing world.
Glory to Thee for Thy covert and overt mercies.
Glory to Thee for every sigh of my heart.
Glory to Thee for every step of life, / every moment of joy.
Glory to Thee, O God, in ages!
Kontakion 2
O
Lord, how good it is for us to be Thy guests! How fine it is for us in
Thy world. The fields are fragrant, the mountains rise high up into the
sky, and the golden rays of sun and the light clouds are reflected in
the water. All nature mysteriously speaks about Thee, all is filled with
Thy mercy and all carries the seal of Thy love. Blessed be the earth
which, with her short-lasting beauty, awakens the yearning for the
eternal homeland in Thy kingdom, where in everlasting beauty resounds
the song: Alleluia!
Ikos 2
Thou
broughtest me into this life as if into a wonderful garden. I see the
sky deep and blue, the birds as they chirp in flight; I listen to the
soothing rustle of trees and the sonorous sound of waters; my mouth is
enjoying fragrant and succulent fruits. How wonderful it is in Thy world
and how joyous it is to be Thy guest!
Glory to Thee for the feast of life!
Glory to Thee for the scents of lilies of the valley and roses.
Glory to Thee for the abundance and multiplicity of earthly fruits.
Glory to Thee for the glistening of morning dew.
Glory to Thee for the joyous smile of dawn / with which Thou dost waken me.
Glory to Thee for eternal life / and the kingdom of heaven.
Glory to Thee, O God, in ages!