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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
Most opportunely have we all this day sung together, "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things." For marvellous, and beyond all expectation, are the things which have happened. A whole city, and so great a population, when just about to be overwhelmed—to sink under the waves, and to be utterly and instantly destroyed—He hath entirely rescued from shipwreck in a single moment of time! …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
The third thing he mentions is to offer thanks for those blessings already received, hence Paul says: in all circumstances, that is, in good times and in bad times, give thanks. "We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him" (Rom. 8:28). "Abounding in thanksgiving" (Col. 2:7). "With thanksgiving" (Phil. 4:6). For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. "Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2:4).
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