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Thanks-giving

    “Thanks-Giving” 24-Nov-74   Written when I was in seminary at Drew: Introductory remarks:   I want to thank you for the opportunity to share some thoughts on Thanksgiving.   As much as it is a trial for me to be up here speaking this morning, I'm sure it's a bit of a trial for you to sit and listen to a young seminarian stumble through and learn the art of preaching.   I appreciate your patience and understanding.   Perhaps together we can catch a glimpse of the great mystery which is the Gospel of God.     LET US PRAY:   *****   Father, bless these words where you would have them heard, and bless those whom you would have hear. In Jesus name, Amen.   ***** [Open Barrett [1] first]   We read in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, the ninth chapter, beginning with the first verse and ending with the fifteenth: [Reading]   I   Have you ever read the small print...