Ancient Christian Blessings For Your Table

Brigid's Grace
God bless our food; God bless our drink.
And keep our homes and ourselves in your embrace, O God. Amen.

from the Isle of Lewis
Our God, we are Your guests, and 'tis You who keeps the generous table.
We thank You. Amen.

from the Norhumberland Community
O Lord, everybody's home,
eating, drinking, breathing in the Lord.
Now rejoice: the family's all together.

The Stranger's Blessing
The Sacred Three be blessing thee, thy table and its store.
The Sacred Three be blessing all thy loved ones evermore. Amen.

A Hebridean Grace
Lord God, giver of all good things,
may we who share at this table, like pilgrims here on earth,
be welcomed with your saints to the heavenly feast. Amen.

From the Book of Common Prayer
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Thanksgiving Blessings!

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