Because it is the chief part of thankfulness which God requires of us: [343] and also, because God will give his grace and Holy Spirit to those only, who with sincere desires continually ask them of him, and are thankful for them. [344]

[343] Ps. 50:14, 15.

[344] Matt. 7:7, 8; Luke 11:9, 10, 13; 1:Thess. 5:17.