Thanks to God for My Redeemer

By August Ludvig Storm

Lyrics

1. Thanks to God for my Redeemer,
Thanks for all Thou dost provide!
Thanks for times now but a mem’ry,
Thanks for Jesus by my side!
Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime,
Thanks for dark and stormy fall!
Thanks for tears by now forgotten,
Thanks for peace within my soul!

2. Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered,
Thanks for what Thou dost deny!
Thanks for storms that I have weathered,
Thanks for all Thou dost supply!
Thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure,
Thanks for comfort in despair!
Thanks for grace that none can measure,
Thanks for love beyond compare!

3. Thanks for roses by the wayside,
Thanks for thorns their stems contain!
Thanks for home and thanks for fireside,
Thanks for hope, that sweet refrain!
Thanks for joy and thanks for sorrow,
Thanks for heav’nly peace with Thee!
Thanks for hope in the tomorrow,
Thanks through all eternity!

Bible Reference

1 Corinthians 1:4

About This Hymn

“Thanks to God for My Redeemer” is a heartfelt hymn penned by Norwegian-American minister and hymn writer August Ludvig Storm. Born in Norway in 1823, Storm emigrated to the United States where he contributed several hymns expressing deep gratitude for the salvation found in Jesus Christ. This hymn emphasizes the believer’s joyful thankfulness for the Redeemer’s sacrifice and ongoing presence.

The lyrics focus on praising God for sending Jesus to be the perfect sacrifice and Savior, highlighting themes of grace, redemption, and eternal hope. The hymn encourages worshippers to reflect on the blessings of salvation and to respond with heartfelt gratitude. Its tone is one of celebration and solemn praise, making it suitable for both personal devotion and congregational worship.

Storm’s hymns were influenced by his Norwegian Lutheran background as well as his experience ministering in immigrant communities, combining reverent theology with accessible language. “Thanks to God for My Redeemer” remains a cherished piece in various Scandinavian-American hymnals and continues to inspire believers with its message of thanksgiving.