18 Come, Ye Thankful People Author—Henry Alford, 1810–1871 Composer—George J. Elvey, 1816–1893 Tune Name—“St. George’s, Windsor” Meter—77.77 doubled Scripture References—Matthew 13:24–30; 36–43; Mark 4:26–29 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O most high. Psalm 92:1 “Come, Ye Thankful People” is considered to be one of the most choice harvest-thanksgiving hymns in all of hymnody. It was written for the English harvest festivals, a movable feast varying