Home » Thanksgiving » Thanksgiving Hymns Thanksgiving Hymns   Hymns are songs of praise or Thanksgiving to god. The word hymns comes from the Greek word "Hymnos" that connotes "Songs of praise". The Thanksgiving hymns are sung in praise of god. The people recite these Thanksgiving hymns in places of worship like churches. The Christians write these hymns on certain themes. The Thanksgiving hymns are sung on occasions like Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. There are various Thanksgiving hymns that make the Thanksgiving a special one. The people on Thanksgiving recite Thanksgiving hymns and contemplate on god with great reverence. The Thanksgiving hymns are a vital part of the Thanksgiving celebrations. Some of the Thanksgiving hymns include 'Now Thank We All Our God' written by Martin Rinkart in circa 1636, 'Lone Pilgrim' written and composed by Bob Dylan, 'There are other Thanksgiving hymns too that include "Faith Of Our Fathers' written by Frederick W. Faber in 1849, 'Count Your Blessings' by Johnson Oatman, Jr., in 1897, 'I'm A Pilgrim' written by Mary S. Shindler in 1841 and 'Thanks To God' written in Swedish by August L. Storm in 1891 and translated to English by Carl E. Backstrom. So as the Thanksgiving is soon approaching make sure you too take part in the celebrations by reciting Thanksgiving hymns and thinking of god to thank him for his benediction.