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Copyright iQii 
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 I^T is customary in most households, 
 where the family spirit recognizes 
 the kindness of God in guarding 
 the lives and souls of His people, to 
 pause for a moment before the meal at 
 which the family is gathered together 
 and have offered a simple prayer of 
 thanks to our Father in Heaven for His 
 provision of the means by which we live. 
 This little act of devotion, simple as 
 it may appear, doubtless has kept pure 
 and holy the spirits of tmtold millions, 
 to whom its observance is both an act 
 of sincere gratitude and a gentle but 
 
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powerful reminder of the constant rela- 
 tion between Our Lord and His children. 
 
 Yet, if the form of grace which is 
 spoken has been used over and over 
 again in the same family, it is not 
 unlikely that it may become merely a 
 matter of form and lose much of its 
 meaning and helpfulness from the mo- 
 notony of constant repetition; or, if the 
 speaker tries to relieve this monotony 
 by searching out fresh texts or to com- 
 pose suitable brief prayers, he may at 
 times have difficulty in finding appro- 
 priate words in which to express 
 the feelings of his family on these 
 occasions. 
 
 There is also a large number of homes 
 in which the gentle tribute of grace 
 before meals is often neglected, or has 
 not perhaps been customary, although 
 
the atmosphere may be really religious 
 and a strong desire prevail to keep it 
 so. Possibly the person who should 
 lead the thoughts of his little circle in 
 these lines has his mind on objects of 
 material necessity and does not find 
 it easy to give voice to the convictions 
 which really lie deep in his heart. 
 
 And there are too many other dwell- 
 ings where the spirit of thankfulness 
 to God but rarely makes itself heard, 
 although there may be within their 
 walls young children or others to whom 
 a few moments daily spent in devotion 
 would mean a gain in goodness and in 
 character. 
 
 This little book has been prepared 
 for the home ckcle, in the hope that it 
 may encourage reverence and grati- 
 tude by supplying appropriate graces 
 
to be spoken before meals at which 
 the family meets together, and to 
 provide a pleasing variety of form with 
 special prayers for national feast-days 
 without doctrinal or denominational 
 allusions. 
 
 In preparing and arranging these 
 pages the editors have spared no pains 
 to make a book that will be practi- 
 cal and useful. Valuable suggestions 
 gleaned from many sources have been 
 incorporated. It is not the product 
 of one mind, but rather the assembled 
 expressions of many devout servants of 
 God, and this book as it goes forth on 
 its mission is also an answer to numer- 
 ous requests that such a volume be 
 given to the public. 
 
3januarp 
 
3fanuarp l* Q^omins 
 
 As we gather around the festive board this 
 beautiful New Year's Day, we thank Thee 
 dear Lord for Thy goodness to us, and pray 
 God the hungry everywhere may be fed. Be 
 with us during this day, guide and keep us, 
 we ask in His name. Amen, 
 
 3fanuatg i* jeoonDag 
 
 naetD Peafa ©raHct 
 
 God, our good desires fulfil ; 
 
 The bad do Thou restrain; 
 Reveal to us Thy Holy Will, 
 
 And make our duty plain. 
 
 Sustain us by Thy heavenly grace 
 And all our needs supply, 
 
 Help us to run the heavenly race 
 With Jesus ever nigh. Amen. 
 
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Jlanuarg I* eueninff 
 
 /f5fto PtBt*0 Dap 
 
 We ask Heaven's blessing to descend on 
 the food which is before us. May this New 
 Year find us more willing to do Thy bidding, 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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 3[anuatg 2 
 
 For the continuance of Thy loving kindness 
 unto us, v/e give Thee all thanks, O Lord. 
 Fulfil all our needs and save us, for Jesus' 
 sake. Amen. 
 
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 3[anuatg 3 
 
 For every gift of nature and of grace, for our 
 heavenly vision of Thee, for all blessings 
 within and without, for all that Thy love has 
 yet in store for us, God, we give Thee gra- 
 cious thanks. Through Christ Jesus. Amen. 
 
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3fanuatp 4 
 
 Thou knowest what things we have need of, 
 even before we ask Thee. In Thy mercy 
 behold our present wants and be ever gracious 
 unto Thy servants, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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 3[anuatp 5 
 
 Wherein we have done amiss, we humbly 
 crave Thy forgiveness, O Father in Heaven. 
 Draw near to us now and overshadow us with 
 Thy great goodness, for Jesus* sake. Amen, 
 
 SB 
 
 3Ianuatg 6 
 
 God let all the world bless Thee, for there 
 is none without the token of Thy favor. We, 
 the children of Thy love, rejoice to acknow- 
 ledge Thy goodness. Grant that we may of 
 Thy mercy inherit the eternal blessedness of 
 Heaven. Amen. 
 
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3fanuatp 7 
 
 Make us slow to forget Thee, God, as we 
 have reason to remember Thee constantly. 
 Hast Thou not supplied all our wants ? In all 
 that Thou dost for us, may Thy holy name be 
 glorified. Amen. 
 
 3fanuarp 8 
 
 Every creature, God, is the recipient of 
 Thy grace. Make us all more thankful to 
 Thee, and help us to praise and serve Thee, 
 for Thy name's sake. Amen. 
 
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 3fanuatp 9 
 
 In Thy great love, dear Lord, Thou didst go 
 through the shadows and the gloom and the 
 agony of Mount Calvary, in order that we 
 might know the brightness, the gladness, the 
 glory of Paradise. Through all our lives Thy 
 love has never failed us, and we would com- 
 memorate it again as we are gathered around 
 this table of Thy bounty. Amen. 
 
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3fanuarp lo 
 
 Thou hast saved and preserved us, Lord, 
 and may we by our lives never bring reproach 
 upon the name of Jesus, but ever learn to live 
 for Thee, and to Thy honor. Amen. 
 
 3Ianuatp u 
 
 We thank Thee, Father, for the measure of 
 health and strength we have, wherewith to do 
 our daily work and to serve Thee. Keep us 
 healthful, useful and faithful, for the Christ's 
 sake. Amen, 
 
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 3Ianuatp 12 
 
 When all Thy mercies, my God I 
 
 My rising soul surveys. 
 Transported with the view, Pm lost 
 
 In wonder, love and praise. 
 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 
 
 Our daily thanks employ. 
 Nor is the least a cheerful heart 
 
 That tastes those gifts with joy. Amen. 
 
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3Ianuarg 13 
 
 All and more than all we need, Lord, Thou 
 hast given to us. May we ever thank Thee 
 humbly and serve Thee willingly. Save us 
 from all sin. Amen. 
 
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 3Ianuarp 14 
 
 Lord, wilt Thou never cease Thy kindly 
 care over us, and may we also continue un- 
 ceasingly to bless Thee for all Thy past and 
 present blessings. Amen. 
 
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 3fanuatp 15 
 
 God, be merciful unto us, and bless us, and 
 make Thy face to shine upon us, that Thy way 
 may be known upon earth. Thy saving health 
 among all nations. Then shall the earth 
 yield her increase, and God, even our own God, 
 shall bless us. Amen. 
 
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3Ianuarp 16 
 
 Teach us, Jesus, that as we have done unto 
 the least of Thy brethren we have done unto 
 Thee. Grant that this food may strengthen 
 us in body and mind to serve Thee by doing 
 good unto our fellowmen. Amen. 
 
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 3fanuatp 17 
 
 We are bound to Thee, Lord, by the ties 
 of a great love. May that love lead us into 
 the paths of duty, that as Thou hast done 
 mercifully unto us, so may we ever try to be 
 worthy of Thee. Amen. 
 
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 Januarp 18 
 
 Blessed be the Lord for all his mercies, for 
 giving us food to eat and raiment to wear, and 
 for delivering us from many evils which our 
 sins have justly deserved. We thank Thee, espe- 
 cially, Lord, for the gift of Jesus Christ, Thy 
 Son, for whose sake we pray Thee to pardon 
 our offences, and to receive our souls. Amen. 
 
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3Ianuarg 19 
 
 Do Thou bless our meal to-day, and may 
 Thy Spiritual Presence fill us with gratitude 
 for all these abundant blessings. Amen. 
 
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 3Ianuarg 20 
 
 Grant, Lord, to provide clothing and shelter 
 for the poor this day. Feed the hungry, and 
 soothe the sick. May Thy Spirit of Good fill 
 all our hearts as we receive of Thee. We give 
 Thee every thanks. Amen. 
 
 3Ianuatg 21 
 
 Let us with a gladsome mind, 
 Praise the Lord for he is kind: 
 All things living he doth feed; 
 His full hand supplies their need: 
 For his mercies shall endure. 
 Ever faithful, ever sure. Amen. 
 
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3fanuatg 22 
 
 Give us grace to be grateful for the blessings 
 which Thou hast so bountifully spread before 
 us to-day. In Thine own name. Amen, 
 
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 3[anuatp 23 
 
 Thou who satisfiest our mouths with 
 the good things, we praise Thee for Thy 
 gracious providence, and invoke Thy blessing 
 as we partake. Amen. 
 
 3Ianuatp 24 
 
 Again, Lord, Thou hast shown forth Thy 
 mighty love in providing us this food. May 
 we devote its sustaining power to the cause for 
 which Thou wouldst have us labor. Bless all 
 that is undertaken for Thee, in Jesus' name. 
 Amen. 
 
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3Ianuatg 25 
 
 Lord, we thank Thee for these mercies 
 and the food laid before us. Help us to 
 realize Thy great favors to us and let our 
 health and strength be devoted to Thy work. 
 Amen. 
 
 3[anuarg 26 
 
 We give Thee thanks, for life and all its 
 blessings. Give Thou this food to nourish 
 our bodies, and Thy Word of Truth to sustain 
 our souls. Amen. 
 
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 3[anuatp 27 
 
 While satisfying our physical hunger and 
 thirst, grant us, Lord, to have that more 
 blessed Hunger and Thirst after righteousness. 
 Protect us from unworthy desires and am- 
 bitions. Show us what is Thy gracious will 
 for us, and accept all our thanks. Amen. 
 
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3fanuarg 28 
 
 What is Man, Lprd, that Thou art mind- 
 ful of him? And yet we give Thee thanks 
 that we are the constant objects of all Thy 
 love and watchcare. Amen. 
 
 3[anuatg 29 
 
 We thank Thee, Lord, for the food pro- 
 vided us each day and we pray thajt it shall 
 strengthen our love for Thee and give us the 
 spirit to enter into Thy work. Amen. 
 
 3Ianuatp 30 
 
 We need no greater proof of Thy love than 
 the blessings Thou dost continually shower 
 upon us. The sunshine and the rain both 
 in their own way minister to us. So also do 
 joy and sorrow, if in the midst of them we 
 have the faith to remember Thee. Grant us 
 this faith, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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3Ianuatg 31 
 
 Thou hast dealt kindly with us, Heavenly 
 Father, in giving the grace of comfort. We 
 rejoice in the privilege of acknowledging all 
 again unto Thee with thanksgiving. Amen. 
 
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ifefiruarp l 
 
 The earth is the Lord*s and the fullness 
 thereof. We praise Thy holy name that out 
 of Thy plenty Thou hast so well remem- 
 bered our necessities. Amen. 
 
 iFefiruatp 2 
 
 Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place. 
 Supply our need. Pardon all our past wrongs, 
 and grant that the rest of our days may be 
 such that we may have no fear of the Great 
 Beyond. In the Saviour's name we ask it. 
 Amen. 
 
 ifelituatp 3 
 
 Almighty God, Thou art the Source and 
 Fountain of all our benefits. We are truly 
 thankful for these blessings, and pray that 
 Thou wilt crown them with Thy spiritual 
 presence. Amen. 
 
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jFefituatg 4 
 
 We give Thee thanks, Lord, for the ma- 
 terial comforts we do this day enjoy, and for 
 spiritual comforts which exceed all the delights 
 of the world. Amen. 
 
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 jFefituatp 5 
 
 Help us, Lord, to rejoice and be glad in 
 this the Day that Thou hast made. We praise 
 Thee for Thy bountiful provisions for our 
 bodies and souls. Strengthen and upbuild 
 us this day, and make us like unto Thyself. 
 Amen. 
 
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 iFefiruarg 6 
 
 Holy Father, give us this day our daily 
 bread. May we appropriate to its proper uce 
 the food before us, and render ever unto Thee 
 the thanks that are Thine. In Christ's name. 
 Amen. 
 
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JFefituatp 7 
 
 Keep us ever humble, Lord, that we may 
 be the ready recipients of Thy goodness. 
 Deliver us from pride and wickedness, and 
 supply our wants. Amen. 
 
 iFe&tuatp 8 
 
 Once more, Christ, we are reminded that 
 Thou dost never forget Thine own. In loving 
 providence. Thou art the same yesterday and 
 to-day and forever. We magnify Thy great 
 name, and pray Thine aid continually. Amen. 
 
 jFefituatp 9 
 
 Thou knowest, Lord, what things we 
 have need of before we ask Thee. All the 
 blessings that we receive do constantly 
 remind us of Thy unfailing love for us. We 
 give Thee all praise. Amen. 
 
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jfeftruarp 10 
 
 Thy mercies, Heavenly Father, are new 
 each day and we pray Thee that Thou wilt 
 constantly renew us in strength of body and 
 spirit to serve Thee acceptably. Amen. 
 
 jFebtuatp II 
 
 In the strength of this food give unto us 
 continuance of life, God, that we may be 
 spared longer to permeate with the spirit of 
 Jesus, this world in which we live. To His 
 blessed name be glory and honor, forever. 
 Amen. 
 
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 ifefituarp 12 
 
 We do thank Thee, God, for the measure 
 of blessing Thou hast been pleased to bestow 
 upon us, and that Thou, who art the possessor 
 of every good thing, art not forgetful of our 
 present need. Amen. 
 
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jFeliruatp 13 
 
 Lord, our God, in Thee do we put our 
 trust. Renew from day to day these present 
 favors, and give us faith ever to accept Thy 
 gifts with grateful hearts. Amen. 
 
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 jFefituarg 14 
 
 Like as a father pitieth his children, so, 
 Lord, Thou lovest them that fear Thee. It is 
 with childlike trust we look unto Thee this 
 day for the food we so constantly are in need 
 of, and Thou art so constant in providing. 
 Amen. 
 
 IFelituari? 15 
 
 Thou that forgettest not the cry of the 
 humble, we praise Thee for the mercies of this 
 hour, and implore that Thou wilt give unto 
 us to be ever grateful for Thy love. Amen. 
 
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JFefiruarp 16 
 
 As our Lord Jesus has taught us by His 
 word and His example, we give Thee thanks, 
 our Father, for the meat and drink that Thou 
 hast given for our bodily sustenance. Amen. 
 
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 ifefituarp 17 
 
 Bless the Lord, my Soul, and forget not 
 all His benefits. Who healeth all thy diseases. 
 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities. Who 
 satisfieth thy mouth with good things. Who 
 crowneth thee with loving kindness. Amen. 
 
 jFelituarp 18 
 
 Lord, we thank Thee for life and the joy 
 of living, for health and strength, and for 
 these blessings fresh from Thine hand of love. 
 Through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
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JFefituatp 19 
 
 Lord, Thou art our Shepherd, we shall not 
 want, give us peace and blessing. Refresh 
 our bodies. Restore our souls. Lead us in 
 the paths of the righteous for Thy name's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
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 Jfelituatp 20 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, give us grateful 
 hearts for this, an expression of Thy great 
 love for us, bless this food to the nourishment 
 of our bodies, take away our sins, and finally 
 own and crown us Thine in Heaven, for 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 Jfefituatp 21 
 
 Lord, Thou art not far from every one of us, 
 and moment by moment we have reason to 
 acknowledge Thy nearness because of these. 
 Thy constant blessings. Amen. 
 
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JFefiruatp 22 
 
 We thank Thee, God, for the memory of 
 him whose birth we celebrate to-day. We 
 thank Thee that Thou didst give to this man 
 the broad vision and the mighty inspiration 
 that was able to lead our nation to indepen- 
 dence. Continue Thy guiding of our rulers, 
 that all may have the courage and foresight 
 to work out Thy mighty purposes in this Thy 
 promised land of freedom. The glory shall be 
 Thine. Amen, 
 
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 JFefiruatg 23 
 
 Thou art the living God, near to Thy human 
 creatures, and the same forevermore. Accept 
 our thanks for this daily revelation of Thy 
 love and nearness. Amen. 
 
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jFefiruarp 24 
 
 Dear Lord, let it be our earnest prayer to 
 serve Thee better day by day as we grow in 
 grace and trust to Thee for our wants in soul 
 and body. Bless our humble home, where 
 we trust Thee all and in all, and where Thou 
 hast given bountifully to such as would receive 
 Thee. Amen. 
 
 For these and all His blessings, God»s Holy 
 name be praised, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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 JFelituat^ 26 
 
 All things come of Thee, Lord, and for 
 these and all Thy blessings we give hearty 
 thanks in the name of Christ our Redeemer. 
 Amen. 
 
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ifefituatp 27 
 
 Lord, our most gracious Heavenly Father, 
 bless these Thy gifts which we are about to 
 receive from Thy bountiful fold. Bless each 
 one of us, and look upon us in mercy, in the 
 sweet name of Jesus our Saviour* Amen* 
 
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 jFeStuatp 28 
 
 Bless,. Lord, this provision of Thy good- 
 ness to our use, and us to Thy service for 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 jFefttuarg 29 
 
 Bless, Lord, this food to our use, and us in 
 Thy service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
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Thanks be to Thee, Lord, for these and 
 all the blessings so generously provided. We 
 thank Thee in the name of Christ. Amen. 
 
 SB 
 
 We give Thee thanks, Heavenly Father, 
 for our food which Thou dost provide for us. 
 Our thanksgiving could never measure up to 
 Thy gifts, but we pray Thee to make us all 
 more conscious of Thy blessed goodness, and 
 help us to know Thyself; we ask it in Jesus' 
 name. Amen. 
 
 90atc6 3 
 
 Lord, we thank Thee for this food. Sanctify 
 it to our use, pardon our sins and save us, for 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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For the food of which we are about to par- 
 take, we thank Thee, Lord, in Christ'i 
 name. Amen. 
 
 mi 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, bless us as we are 
 about to partake of this our food which Thou 
 dost give each one of us. Teach us to know 
 more the meaning of these words, "Give us 
 this day our daily bread," and to be more 
 grateful to Thee, in Christ Jesus* name. 
 Amen. 
 
 
 
 O dear Heavenly Father, who lookest down 
 upon us in mercy and pitying love, we do 
 thank Thee for our daily repast from Thine 
 earthly store, for our burden is light with 
 Thy grace. Amen. 
 
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Q9atc|) 7 
 
 God, Thy mercies are fresh every day and 
 call forth each day anew our voices of thanks- 
 giving. Through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 ^atcl) 8 
 
 Father in heaven, look upon our table and 
 bless this which Thou hast been so good to 
 provide for us; bless each one of us gathered 
 here and teach us to be more thankful to Thee. 
 We ask it in Thy precious name, Jesus. 
 Amen. 
 
 Qiatcl) 9 
 
 Lord, make us thankful for this food 
 which we are about to receive for the nourish- 
 ment of our bodies. Continue Thy mercies 
 unto us, Lord, and save us, through Christ 
 our Redeemer. Amen. 
 
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We thank Thee, our Heavenly Father, for 
 these Thy good gifts. Bless them to our use, 
 sanctify us and save us for Christ's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
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 Q^atcl) U 
 
 Thou Giver of every good gift, we acknowl- 
 edge our unworthiness to partake of Thy 
 grace, but give Thee thanks that Thou hast 
 not measured Thy blessing according to our 
 deserts. Give us strength to employ every 
 blessing to Thy name's honor and glory. 
 Amen. 
 
 ^atcl) 12 
 
 Lord, as Thou didst sanctify with Thy 
 sweet presence the home of Mary and Martha 
 and Lazarus, we ask Thee to be the guest at 
 our table to-day, and bless this meal. Amen. 
 
Q^arcf) 13 
 
 Our Father Who art in Heaven, we do 
 thank Thee for all Thy kindnesses to us. As 
 Thou hast given us this bread, help us to give 
 Thee our service, for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
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 ^atc6 14 
 
 As Thou hast increased our blessing and 
 joy from day to day, Lord, so do Thou 
 increase also our measure of love and gratitude 
 to Thee for these. Thy tender mercies. Amen. 
 
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 ^atcfi 15 
 
 Lord, may the mercies and love Thou 
 showest us be continued unto us each day, that 
 we may have the strength and courage to 
 acknowledge Thy great gifts and enter into 
 Thy work with the determination to see its 
 greater success. Accept our thanks for this 
 provision of food and save our souls from sin, 
 for Christ sake. Amen. 
 
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Q^arcl) 10 
 
 We thank Thee, Lord, for Thy thought of 
 us, so kind and so untiring. Thou hast pre- 
 pared for us these blessings we now receive. 
 May the hours before us be spent in gratitude 
 to Thee. In Thy name. Amen. 
 
 0@arc|) 17 
 
 Almighty giver of Good, we thank Thee for 
 Thy loving kindness to us. Thou openest Thy 
 hand, and we are fed. Be at this table we 
 pray Thee, and bless our gathering together. 
 In His name. Amen. 
 
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 a^atcl) 18 
 
 For these blessings received from Thy hand 
 of Love, Lord, we offer our thanks, beseech- 
 ing Thee that we may continue to enjoy the 
 life Thou gavest, and use our health and 
 strength for the furtherance of Thy great work. 
 Amen. 
 
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0@arc6 19 
 
 When we eat or drink, may we do all to Thy 
 praise, God. May the food before us 
 refresh our frail mortal bodies, and may we be 
 good stewards of Thy bounty. For Thy 
 name*s sake. Amen. 
 
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 ^mtb 20 
 
 May Thy sanctifying presence be with us 
 in the breaking of bread. Enable us to 
 commune with Thee through these and all 
 blessings, and make us more obedient, and 
 more Christlike. Amen. 
 
 Q^arcf) 21 
 
 God, our Help and our Deliverer; without 
 Thee we are poor and needy, but we give Thee 
 thanks that through Thy aid, all our wants 
 are filled. Amen. 
 
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^atcl) 22 
 
 Lord, Thou dost give us strength through 
 this food. We thank Thee that we may go 
 forth in the strength of the Lord God to do the 
 tasks that yet lie before us. Through the 
 Christ. Amen. 
 
 ^atcl) 23 
 
 Thou, Lord, art our strong habitation 
 whereunto we may continually resort, and 
 unto Thee we look in faith for this day's 
 bread. Amen. 
 
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 90atc|& 24 
 
 As Thou providest food for our bodies each 
 day, Lord, feed our hungry souls with Thy 
 Spirit that we may not perish, that we may 
 have the joy of everlasting life, and that by 
 the strength Thou givest us we may be able to 
 save some poor soul from sin. Amen. 
 
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Q^atcf) 23 
 
 Lord, our flesh and our heart faileth, but 
 Thou art our portion of strength forever. 
 Make us worthy to-day to approach the board 
 laden with these tokens of Thy love. Amen. 
 
 9@atcl) 26 
 
 Thou Shepherd of Israel, our cup runneth 
 over with Thy goodness to us. Help us to be 
 worthy of all these favors, and may we use 
 them in glorifying Thee. In the Saviour*s 
 name. Amen. 
 
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 Lord, we acknowledge that these gifts are 
 the gifts of Thy great love to us. Thou 
 couldst not but give unto us, for Thou art Love 
 Thyself. We praise Thee for what Thou art, 
 and for all that Thou hast done, through 
 Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
 
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Q^atcl) 28 
 
 Our Father, we ask Thee to bless the food 
 before us to our physical needs, and feed our 
 spirits with Thy truth, for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 9@atcl) 29 
 
 Father in Heaven, we will hope continually 
 in Thee and praise Thee more and more for 
 Thy loving providence and these present 
 blessings. Through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 Q0arc6 30 
 
 May we be always conscious Lord, of the 
 love and mercies shown us through Thy pro- 
 vision for our weak souls and bodies. Thou 
 replenisheth the fount from which we daily 
 draw our supplies. Let us not overlook that 
 Spirit of love Thou giveth us each day, but let 
 us be as regular in drawing that important 
 provision as those which sustain the body. 
 Accept our humble thanks and save our souls 
 from sin, for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
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s^attb 31 
 
 Our Father, wilt Thou bless this food for our 
 bodies and feed our souls with the "Bread of 
 Life?** W§ ask in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
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 Caster 
 
 This day, Christ, we celebrate Thy victory 
 over death. Bring to us new life of body 
 through this nourishment, and new life of soul 
 by Thy presence with us now and help us to 
 say with Thy servant of old, "Thanks be to 
 God which giveth us the victory through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord.'* Amen. 
 
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mil I 
 
 Our Father, we thank Thee for our daily 
 bread and ask that we may serve Thee with 
 the strength gained from it. Amen. 
 
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 mil 2 
 
 Merciful Father, we come to Thee in 
 humbleness to thank Thee for these provisions, 
 which Thou art constantly providing. We do 
 thank Thee, Lord, and pray that Thy Spirit 
 will bring us to a greater realization of Thy 
 love and that we shall work more faithfully 
 in Thy cause. Accept our thanks for this 
 food and save our souls from sin, for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 mil 3 
 
 Our heavenly Father, we pray Thee to 
 grant Thy blessings upon these gifts of Thy 
 providence and as we live upon Thy bounty 
 may we live to Thy glory, through Christ 
 our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 4 49 
 
aprfl 4 
 
 Father we thank Thee for this food, 
 For all the blessings thou dost give. 
 
 Strengthen our bodies and our souls, 
 And let us for Thy service live. Amen. 
 
 april 5 
 
 Saviour, as we come again to Thy table 
 and the food Thou hast so lovingly provided, 
 we pray for those less fortunate, those whom 
 illness and misfortune have visited and those 
 in sin. Provide, Merciful Saviour, for them 
 as Thou hast provided for us. Teach us that 
 we should show unto our fellow-man mercy 
 and justice, and never let us pass by an oppor- 
 tunity when we may do good to them and 
 thus serve Thee. Amen. 
 
 3prn 6 
 
 Our Father, we bless Thee for this food and 
 for all the expressions of Thy goodness to us. 
 Give us grace to do Thy will, we pray through 
 faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 50 
 
aptH 7 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for 
 all Thy mercies. Give the sanctified use of 
 this food and forgive our sins we ask through 
 Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 aprfl 8 
 
 Heavenly Father, Thou who fumisheth 
 us with our daily bread, who forgiveth our 
 sins, who feedeth us from His hand and our 
 souls from His Spirit, accept our thanks for 
 this, another manifestation of Thy great love. 
 Help us to enter into Thy work and spread 
 the Gospel, and save us from sin, for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 aprfl 9 
 
 Almighty Father, we give Thee thanks for 
 the blessings conferred upon us, so weak and 
 so sinful. Give us the strength to abide by 
 Thy will, forgive us our sins and bring us to 
 eternal life. Amen. 
 
 51 
 
aptti to 
 
 God, Thou hast taught us to lift our eyes 
 unto the hills, from whence cometh our help. 
 Our help cometh from Thee who madest 
 Heaven and Earth. To Thee we render 
 thanks for all Thy good. Amen, 
 
 april II 
 
 With grateful hearts, Lord, we accept 
 these Thy gifts, and those which Thou art con- 
 stantly giving. Help us that we may be always 
 grateful, that we shall avoid temptations, that 
 should we encounter them we may have the 
 strength and courage to resist, but should we 
 fall into sin, lift us out of its depths and forgive 
 us, Lord. Accept our thanks for this food, 
 and bring us to everlasting life. Amen, 
 
 m 
 
 aptii 12 
 
 These further blessings which Thou dost 
 give us, Lord, show that the Shepherd forgets 
 not His sheep. May we be always worthy of 
 Thy love. Amen. 
 
 52 
 
aptil 13 
 
 We implore Thee, Heavenly Father, to 
 accept our humble thanks for this food. 
 Teach us to use it rightly and to Thy service. 
 Forgive us our sins and save us, for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 april 14 
 
 Merciful Saviour, who by Thy suffering and 
 death on the cross hast paid its price of all 
 our sins, we praise Thee this day and implore 
 Thy constant mercy and providing care, for 
 Thy holy name's sake. Amen. 
 
 aptil 15 
 
 Let Thy peace and blessing descend upon us 
 as we take of Thy bounty. Fill our hearts 
 with love and praise unto Him Who doeth all 
 things well. Amen. 
 
 53 
 
Lord, make us truly grateful for the bless- 
 ings of this day, and keep us Thine evermore. 
 Amen. 
 
 aptfi 17 
 
 Lord, Thou art so merciful unto us. If, in 
 our weakness, our Saviour, we have shown 
 ourselves to be ungrateful, pardon us for that 
 failing, strengthen us that we may be always 
 conscious of Thy love and help us to be better 
 that we may enjoy the everlasting life promised 
 us. Accept our humble thanks for this food, 
 and save us from sin, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 aprn 18 
 
 Thou dost provide for us with a bountiful 
 hand, Lord. May we always be humbly 
 thankful for Thy mercies and serve Thee with 
 willing hearts. Save us from sin and keep 
 us always grateful for Thy love. Amen. 
 
 54 
 
april 19 
 
 Lord, the great mercies received at Thy 
 hands prove to us Thy great love for Thy 
 children. Accept our humble gratitude for all 
 Thy favors, for this provision of food, and 
 save us for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 aptii 20 
 
 This food, which Thou dost place before us, 
 we are grateful for, Lord. Help us that we 
 may never forget our duty to Thee, that we 
 may work for the advancement of Thy work 
 and help those to see who do not. Forgive us 
 our sins and save our souls for Christ's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 april 21 
 
 We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, our 
 Heavenly Father, for this which Thou hast 
 prepared for us. Bless, Lord, these Thy 
 gifts which we are about to receive from Thy 
 bountiful fold, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 55 
 
april 22 
 
 Lord, we are truly grateful for the food 
 before us. Renew from day to day the 
 mercies shown us in the past and grant our 
 prayer to make our lives better and our faith 
 and love for Thee stronger. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 aptfi 23 
 
 Lord, we thank Thee for this food. We 
 pray that Thou wilt provide for the poor and 
 the hungry and the sinner that they may 
 realize how great is Thy love and care. Help 
 us that we may help others, and save our 
 souls, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 89 
 
 aptil 24 
 
 We accept, God, Thy mercy and grace. 
 Wilt Thou help us to show in our daily lives 
 our gratitude for Thy kindness. Through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 56 
 
april 25 
 
 Lord Jesus, continue to bless us, and make 
 us thankful for this food and for all Thy past 
 and present blessings. Amen. 
 
 ^ 
 
 aptil 26 
 
 Make us a grateful people, Father, for Thy 
 provision for us. Help us always to remember 
 our duty — that of helping others to see Thy 
 unwavering love for Thy children. Accept 
 our thanks for this provision of food and 
 forgive us our sins. Amen. 
 
 ^ 
 
 aptfi 27 
 
 Make us thankful, Lord, for health and 
 strength to receive the blessings Thou hast 
 provided for us. Amen. 
 
 57 
 
april 28 
 
 When partaking of Thy numerous blessings, 
 may we never forget to give Thee our thanks 
 for the daily gifts we receive at Thy hand. 
 Grant that all things may be to our good and 
 Thy glory, for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
 aprfl 29 
 
 Thy great love, Lord, has taught us our 
 duty to Thee. Help us that we may perform 
 it and not stray into the paths of sin. We 
 have been so bountifully provided for that we 
 can not fail to come to Thee in the acceptance 
 of this food which Thou hast again provided, 
 and thank Thee with grateful hearts and pray 
 that we may always try to be worthy of Thy 
 love. Amen. 
 
 mil 30 
 
 Heavenly Father great and good. 
 
 We thank Thee for this daily food. 
 
 Bless us even as we pray ; 
 
 Guide and keep us through this day. Amen. 
 
 S8 
 
mv 
 
I 
 
 Heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks for 
 the many benefits we receive at Thy hands. 
 Bless all Thy creatures of earth, and receive 
 us at last in Heaven with Thee, for Jesus* 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 Our Father Who art in Heaven, we thank 
 Thee for the protection granted to each one of 
 us during the past night. Be with us now 
 and bless this food to the use of our temporal 
 bodies. Feed our souls with the Bread of 
 Life, pardon all our sins and save us for 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for all Thy 
 blessings and mercies. Continue to bless us 
 as Thou seest we need ; we ask for Jesus' sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 6x 
 
We give Thee thanks, Lord, for Thy 
 providing love, and for the power that is ours 
 to partake thereof. Amen. 
 
 Lord, Thou didst create the earth for man, 
 and gave him the fruits of the earth and of the 
 flocks and herds for his support, and hast said 
 that our food is to be sanctified by prayer. 
 Sanctify this food to us, and us to Thy service 
 for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 ^ag0 
 
 Lord, how can we thank Thee for the 
 continued mercies received at Thy hands. 
 Each day we have cause to be profoundly* 
 grateful unto Thee. Accept our thanks, 
 Lord, for the great mercies Thou art constantly 
 showing us, and help us to live a good and 
 useful life and to be ever grateful for Thy 
 mercies and love. Amen. 
 
 62 
 
90ap7 
 
 Thy great love is again manifested, Lord, 
 in this provision of food. May we use the 
 health and strength it giveth us through Thy 
 Grace, in the cause for which Thou wouldst 
 have us work. May we be further enlightened 
 as to Thy teachings and enlighten others of 
 Thy work. Save us for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 8 
 
 Lord, all creatures wait upon Thee that 
 they may receive their good. Thou openest 
 Thy hands and they are filled with good. 
 Help us to remember always that we are 
 dependent on Thee and with thankfulness 
 partake of the food before us, for Jesus* 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 90ag9 
 
 God, we thank Thee for these temporal 
 gifts. Help us to remember the greatest gift 
 of all, Thy Son Jesus. Amen. 
 
 63 
 
^ap to 
 
 Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for all 
 that Thy love supplies, and for this Thy daily 
 blessing. May we show our gratitude to 
 Thee by serving Thee wholly. Amen. 
 
 m 
 ^ap II 
 
 For all Thy favors to us, Father, we have 
 in the past been slow in our appreciation and 
 gratitude. We realize more and more from 
 Thy continued mercies the love Thou hast 
 for us. Help us to be more appreciative, 
 and to become more identified with Thy 
 service. Give us our daily bread and forgive 
 us our sins, for Christ's sake. Amen, 
 
 ^apl2 
 
 For these continued blessings we thank 
 Thee, Lord. Save us all for Christ's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 64 
 
Accept our thanks, Heavenly Father, for 
 these mercies before us. Bless them for 
 their intended use and save us for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 00ap 14 
 
 At this hour, as we break the bread of life, 
 we feel our need of Thee, Father in heaven. 
 Thou hast given the increase, and we partake 
 thereof. For all that Thou hast done, we 
 return our sincere thanks. Amen. 
 
 © 
 
 09ap 15 
 
 Lord, every good and perfect gift cometh 
 from Thee. Accept our thanks for this food 
 and may we devote our lives to Thee in return 
 for Thy goodness, through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 5 6$ 
 
Accept our thanks, Heavenly Father, for 
 these and all other blessings for Jesus' sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 m 
 9iap 17 
 
 Receive, we pray Thee, our gratitude, feed 
 all mankind, we pray Thee, as Thou hast fed 
 us. Deliver us from evil, and the effects of 
 evil. And when Thou art done with us here 
 on earth, own and receive us into Thy king- 
 dom above, we ask in Thy name. Amen. 
 
 as 
 
 Our Father, we thank Thee for this expres- 
 sion of Thy loving kindness to us. Guide us 
 by Thy Spirit into all truth and bring us to 
 Thyself in Heaven, through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 66 
 
00ap 19 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, we pray Thee to accept 
 our thanks for the blessings before us which 
 are an expression of Thy constant love and 
 care. Sanctify them to us and us to Thy 
 service, for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
 ^ap20 
 
 Accept our heartfelt thanks, our Father, 
 for the food Thou hast spread before us and 
 pardon our sins for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 SB 
 
 e^av 2t 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that 
 every good and perfect gift cometh from Thee. 
 Now, unto Thee do we return most hearty 
 thanks for these material gifts. Strengthen 
 us by them, that we may have life to use for 
 the glory of Thy kingdom in doing service 
 for Thee. And unto Thee be all honor, 
 now and forevermore. Amen. 
 
 67 
 
90ap22 
 
 We thank Thee, our Father, for what Thou 
 hast so bountifully provided for us to sustain 
 our perishing bodies. Sanctify it to our good 
 and our souls to Thy service for Christ's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 00ap23 
 
 We thank Thee, our Father in heaven, for 
 health and strength, for life and opportunity 
 for service. Break unto us day by day the 
 bread of life. Cleanse us from sin, and all 
 secret faults and evil desires.. Renew in us 
 day by day right spirits, pure motives and 
 unto Thee be all glory, all honor, for propagat- 
 ing life which Thou hast begun in us. Give 
 us our daily bread, as Thou seest we need. In 
 Thy name. Amen. 
 
 00ap24 
 
 Our Father, Who art in heaven, bless the 
 provisions of Thy bounty now set before us, 
 and for our souls the bread of life, in Christ's 
 name. Amen. 
 
 68 
 
90ap25 
 
 We thank Thee, our Father, for this, another 
 manifestation of Thy loving kindness toward 
 us. Bless this food we are to partake of to 
 the use of our bodies and forgive us our sins, 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 90ap 26 
 
 Our Father Who art in heaven, we would 
 not partake of these bounties without return- 
 ing most hearty thanks to Thee, from whom 
 the earth receives her increase. Thou hast 
 supplied us with the bounties of life, for which 
 our hearts go out in thankfulness to Thee. 
 Bless, we pray Thee, these provisions to the 
 nourishment of our bodies, and ourselves to 
 Thy service. Amen. 
 
 0@ag27 
 
 Bless us, Lord, and these Thy gifts, which 
 we are about to receive from Thy bounty. 
 Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 69 
 
Sanctify, Lord, we beseech Thee, this 
 food to our use, and us to Thy service and 
 make us truly thankful for all these mercies, 
 through Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 ^a?29 
 
 Unto Thee, Father, Son and Holy Spirit 
 do we return most hearty thanks for the 
 many blessings that we receive at Thy hand, 
 and especially for the provisions now set 
 before us. Do Thou bless them to the nourish- 
 ment of our bodies, and to the nourishment 
 of our souls. We acknowledge that all good 
 cometh from Thee and all true blessings of 
 life. In Thy name. Amen. 
 
 70 
 
90ap3O 
 
 God, we thank Thee that Thou hast 
 preserved us a nation with liberty and justice. 
 Help us this day to honor the men who fought 
 and died for our Union. May we realize how 
 nearly the spirit of patriotism is to Thine own 
 great Heart, and may we serve Thee the 
 better for the memories of to-day» Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 90ap3l 
 
 It is with grateful hearts that we thank Thee, 
 God, for this daily manna Thou hast pro- 
 vided for our frail bodies. Forgive our many 
 sins for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
 71 
 
3lutte 
 
3Iune4 
 
 Our Father, who art in heaven, we are 
 gathered together here in Thy holy name. 
 Bless this of which we are about to partake; 
 save us and fit us for Thy heavenly home, 
 through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 3[une5 
 
 We thank Thee, Heavenly Father, that 
 Thou hast so graciously supplied our returning 
 wants. Continue, we pray Thee, to be our 
 God and Keeper, supply the wants of the 
 destitute, and fill the earth with Thy glory, 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 3fune0 
 
 Dear Father, recognizing Thee as the Giver 
 of all good and perfect gifts, we do thank Thee 
 for the gift of daily bread. Grant that we 
 may be found worthy to partake of this 
 blessed food, pardon our numberless sins, and 
 save us at last in glory. Amen. 
 
 76 
 
3Iune7 
 
 Dear Jesus, we rejoice that it is ours to 
 offer up our thanks for this food placed before 
 us; food to strengthen the body and nourish 
 the soul. Consecrate our lives more fully 
 to Thy service, we ask in Thy name. Amen. 
 
 3fune8 
 
 The eyes of all wait upon Thee, and Thou 
 givest them their meat in due season. Thou 
 openest Thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of 
 every living being. Lord God, Heavenly 
 Father, bless unto us these Thy gifts, which 
 by Thy tender kindness Thou hast bestowed 
 upon us through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 3[une9 
 
 We thank Thee, God, for this food before 
 us, for the nourishment of our bodies. May 
 we be as faithful in serving Thee as Thou art 
 in providing our daily bread. These things 
 we ask for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
 77 
 
3Iune 10 
 
 Lord, we wotild ask Thy blessing on this 
 food; bless it to the good of our bodies that 
 we may be better prepared for the battles of 
 life, for Christ's sake, we ask it. Amen. 
 
 3Iune II 
 
 God, as we are assembled once again to 
 partake of this daily provided food, knowing 
 it is the work of Thy hands, how gratefiilly 
 our hearts yield thanks I Teach us how to 
 work, and how to live, and how to serve Thee 
 more faithfully; in Thy name we ask it. 
 Amen. 
 
 3Iune 12 
 
 Lord, we bless Thee for these and all Thy 
 mercies. Be gracious toward us and forgive 
 our sins, we ask in Christ's name. Amen. 
 
 78 
 
3fune 13 
 
 Accept the gratitude of our hearts, our 
 Father, for these mercies. May we prove 
 ourselves worthy of all Thy benefits through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 3fune 14 
 
 To Thee, Lord, our hearts we raise, 
 For mercies marking all our days. 
 
 Each morn our wants are satisfied 
 With food Thy love and care provide. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 3[une 15 
 
 We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for 
 all Thy mercies. Who livest and reignest 
 world without end. Amen. 
 
 79 
 
3Iune 10 
 
 Be present at our table, Lord; 
 Be here and everywhere adored. 
 These creatures bless, and grant that we 
 May feast in Paradise with Thee. Amen. 
 
 m 
 3[une 17 
 
 God our Father and our Friend, 
 Thanks for the food Thy love doth send, 
 
 As we. Thy bounties now partake, 
 Make us anew for Thy son's sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 3Iune 18 
 
 Thou art so constant in Thy devotion, 
 Lord, that we come to this table to accept 
 another manifestation of Thy love with hearts 
 filled with humiliation — ashamed that in 
 accepting all Thy gifts we have, through our 
 spiritual weakness, returned nothing in duty 
 to Thee and our fellow-man. Help us to see 
 the Light which Thou hast told us to spread 
 "far and wide," that not only ourselves but all 
 others will have the blessing of our Holy 
 Father. Amen. 
 
 8o 
 
3fune 19 
 
 We thank Thee, our Father, for Thy many 
 blessings. Sanctify this food to our good 
 and save us, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 3fune 20 
 
 Father, make us thankful for all Thy bless- 
 ings, grant us Thy presence from day to day, 
 and sustain us for Thy service, in the name 
 of our Blessed Redeemer. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 3[une 21 
 
 Pardon our past offences. Father, and make 
 us truly thankful for these and all other bless- 
 ings, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 6 8i 
 
3[une 22 
 
 We give thanks unto Thee, Heavenly Father, 
 for these many blessings. Teach us the good 
 in life and our duty to Thee. Forgive us our 
 sins, and bring us to eternal life. Amen. 
 
 3Iune 23 
 
 For the dear Saviour*s sake, bless, God, 
 we beseech Thee this provision of Thy bounty 
 to our use and ourselves to Thy service, and 
 give us grace to enjoy and be thankful for 
 these and all Thy mercies. Amen. 
 
 3Iune 24 
 
 Our merciful Father, accept our humble 
 thanks for this bread placed before us. 
 Realizing our unworthiness of Thine untold 
 love, we desire to serve Thee better to-day than 
 yesterday, to-morrow than to-day. Keep us 
 faithful and save us at last in heaven. 
 Amen. 
 
 82 
 
3[une 25 
 
 Lord grant us heavenly wisdom that we 
 may learn above all things to seek and find 
 Thee, to cherish and love Thee, and in all 
 to yield Thee submissive obedience. We 
 praise Thee for all Thy love, and for the 
 blessings before us spread. Amen. 
 
 3[une 26 
 
 Dear Saviour, be our guest to-day in all 
 we do or say, bless Thou the food that is set 
 before us, and may Thy loving care watch 
 over us. Amen. 
 
 3Iune 27 
 
 God, we are grateful to Thee for these 
 temporal gifts. How grateful we should 
 be for the gift of gifts, our Saviour Jesus Christ, 
 to whom be all glory. Amen. 
 
 83 
 
31une 28 
 
 We praise Thee, Father, for the spiritual 
 food Thou dost give us, and also for this our 
 daily bread, wherewith our bodies are sus- 
 tained. Help us to grow, as in body, so in 
 spirit, into all strength, through Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 3Iune 29 
 
 With gratitude we acknowledge these gifts 
 and all the benefits of Thy grace. Help us to 
 live for Thy glory through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 m 
 3Iune 30 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for 
 all Thy mercies. Give the sanctified use of 
 this food and forgive our sins, we ask through 
 Christ. Amen. 
 
 84 
 
3Iulp 
 
Lord, Thy protecting arm is all about us. 
 May we ever nestle close to Thee and trust in 
 Thee. Feed us in body and in soul from Thy 
 hand, and save us in heaven. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 3[ulp 2 
 
 In our life and health, Lord, we see Thy 
 gifts. Forbid that we should use Thy gifts 
 without regard to Thee, but rather as just 
 stewards. For Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 3tulp 3 
 
 Lord, we are glad to meet once more at 
 this table Thou hast spread for us. Abide 
 with those who are usually with us at this 
 time. Strengthen us and them, and grant 
 that we may be united, if not by Thy will on 
 earth, at last in Heaven for Jesus' sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 87 
 
mv 4 
 
 JnHepcntiencc Bap* 
 
 We ask Thy blessing to-day upon this 
 glorious Republic. Shield her from error, 
 guard her from corruption, make of her a 
 nation after Thine own heart. For the liberty 
 whose birthday we celebrate to-day, we give 
 Thee gracious thanks, especially for the liberty 
 of serving Thee according as Thou dost give 
 us wisdom. Vouchsafe Thy continued provi- 
 dence over us, and eventually may we be 
 gathered at Thy right hand in glory. Amen. 
 
 We give Thee thanks. Heavenly Father, for 
 every evidence of Thy love. Supply unto us 
 all that Thou knowest that we stand in need 
 of. Help us to be grateful to Thee. Amen. 
 
 m 
 31ulp 
 
 We thank Thee, dear Lord, for this food. 
 Bless it to the use of our perishing bodies, 
 and us to Thy service, we ask for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 88 
 
mv 7 
 
 Bless to our good this food which Thou hast 
 given human hands the power to place before 
 us. May we always give Thee the glory of 
 all that is ours, and when we have served 
 Thee well on earth may we in Heaven hear 
 Thy "Well done, thou good and faithful 
 servant." Amen. 
 
 3[ulp 8 
 
 Our Father we thank Thee for this food. 
 Bless it to our good and give of Thy bounty 
 to the poor and needy. We ask it in the name 
 of our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 m 
 3Iulp e 
 
 taste and see that the Lord is good, 
 blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. 
 May we trust in the Lord and do good, so shall 
 we dwell in His presence and verily we shall 
 be fed. Amen. 
 
 89 
 
3Iulg 10 
 
 Most Holy and Kind Father, we as unworthy 
 servants do approach Thee again with our 
 thanks for the many blessings that Thou 
 hast bestowed upon us, and for the daily 
 bread Thou hast provided for us. We 
 remember, dear Lord, that Thou hast said 
 that we can not live by bread alone, but by 
 every word of God. Amen. 
 
 3luip n 
 
 give thanks unto the God of Heaven 
 who giveth food to all flesh, for his mercy 
 endureth forever. The Lord will give strength 
 unto His people; the Lord will bless His 
 people with peace. Amen. 
 
 mv 12 
 
 Bless us. Lord, this day and go Thou with 
 us through all its hours. As we take this 
 food from Thy hand, may we also receive 
 from Thee the word of life to-day. Amen. 
 
 90 
 
3fulp 13 
 
 We give Thee thanks, Almighty Father, 
 for all these Thy graces to us, who are but 
 the creatures of sin. Unto Thee we look 
 for every earthly good, and for eternal salva- 
 tion. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the 
 Lord and to sing praise unto Thy name, O 
 Most High, to show forth Thy loving kindness 
 in the morning and Thy faithfulness every 
 night. Amen. 
 
 8B 
 
 31ulp 15 
 
 Help us, God of our salvation, for the 
 glory of Thy name, provide our daily food, 
 and purge away our sins. So we, Thy people 
 and sheep of Thy pasture, will give Thee thanks 
 forever. Amen. 
 
 91 
 
31ulp 10 
 
 We thank Thee, Lord, for the blessings 
 Thou hast placed upon This food so generously 
 provided from Thy bounty. May we never 
 fail to help our fellow-man as Thou helpest 
 us and bear in mind always that this is a 
 part of Thy teaching. Amen. 
 
 3[ulp 17 
 
 For the dear Saviour's sake, bless, God, 
 this provision of Thy bounty to our use, and 
 ourselves to Thy service. Give us grace to 
 relish and appreciate these and all Thy 
 mercies. Through Christ. Amen. 
 
 3[ulp 18 
 
 By day, by night, at home, abroad, 
 Still are we guided by our God; 
 By His incessant bounty fed. 
 By His unerring counsel led. Amen. 
 
 92 
 
31ulp Id 
 
 Again we are brought to a realization of the 
 great love Thou hast for Thy weak children 
 in the provision of this food Thou dost place 
 before us. Always make us grateful for Thy 
 love and mercies and save our souls for 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 31ulp 20 
 
 We love Thee, Christ, because Thou hast 
 first loved us. Make our lives living epistles, 
 telling forth our thankfulness for all the 
 evidences of Thy great Heart of Love. Continue 
 with and in us and bless this meal. For Thy 
 name's sake. Amen. 
 
 31ulg 21 
 
 Give us this day Thy Holy Spirit that in 
 body and in spirit we may be Thine indeed. 
 Grant us to be continually thankful for these 
 favors before us, and all Thy countless mercies, ^ 
 through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 93 
 
3IUlp 22 
 
 Strengthen us, God, by the grace of Thy 
 Holy Spirit. Grant us to be strong within, 
 and to empty our hearts of all that encumbers. 
 May we continue in thankfulness to look up 
 unto Thee, who givest bread to the hungry. 
 Through Christ Jesus. Amen. 
 
 31ulp 23 
 
 In the midst of life's occupations we come 
 together around this table which Thou, 
 Lord, hast covered with Thy providing love. 
 Help us to return to Thee always the good 
 gift of gratitude, for Thine is all glory. Amen. 
 
 31ulp 24 
 
 O Lord Jesus, erase the record of our 
 wrongs by Thy cleansing power. Glorify 
 Thyself wherein we may have pleased Thee. 
 Come Thou with us here and now and so 
 make us worthy to sit at meat with Thee. 
 Amen. 
 
 94 
 
3fUlp 25 
 
 God, Thou art the refuge of the weary, 
 the strength of the weak. Give us this day 
 the faith to nestle to Thy heart that throbs for 
 us, and to feed in peace and confidence from 
 the abundance of Thy hand. Through our 
 Saviour Christ. Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 3[UIp 20 
 
 We bless Thee, our Father, for new strength 
 every day, and for these present tokens of 
 Thy love. May we receive them with true 
 gratitude and go forth to use them in Thy 
 service. For Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 3[ulp 27 
 
 Lord, Thou art ever ready to shower bless- 
 ings upon Thy children. We glorify Thee 
 for this food, to us the earnest of Thy care 
 over us. Through the hours of labor or pleas- 
 ure help us to remember Thee ever. Amen. 
 
 95 
 
3IUlp 28 
 
 Grant, Christ, that we may worthily 
 feast at Thy table here and be accounted 
 worthy through Thy grace to be admitted to 
 Thy table hereafter, at the eternal supper of the 
 Lamb, and to Thee, Father, Son, and Holy 
 Spirit, be glory and honor. Amen. 
 
 3[Ulp 29 
 
 With the coming of this day, God, we 
 acknowledge fresh tokens of Thy love. Grace 
 Thou this house with Thy presence, and 
 break with us the bread of life. In the name 
 of Jesus. Amen. 
 
 m 
 mv 30 
 
 Wherein we have failed to please Thee, 
 God, do Thou grant Thy pardon. We 
 praise Thee for all the good we have received, 
 especially for these present blessings. Through 
 Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 96 
 
3[ulp 31 
 
 Our Father, we ask Thy blessing upon us 
 as we partake of this bountiful provision, for 
 which we give Thee thanks. Make us faithful 
 workers for Thee and forgive all our trans- 
 gressions. We ask it in the name of our 
 Redeemer. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 97 
 
TiUQU&t 
 
au0U0t t 
 
 God, may the blessings which Thou 
 givest us minister to health, holiness and 
 thanksgiving and in the strength of Thy pro- 
 visions may we cheerfully and diligently serve 
 Thee. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 au0U0t 2 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for 
 these and all other blessings. Consecrate 
 them to our good, keep us ever faithful in 
 Thy service and forgive us our sins. In Jesus* 
 name we ask it. Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 august 3 
 
 As Thou hast kept us through the days 
 gone by and provided all our bodily needs, 
 so, Lord, may Thy constant care guard us 
 from all harm and still give us our daily bread. 
 To Thee is all glory and thanksgiving. Amen. 
 
 lOI 
 
august 4 
 
 Thou, Lord, art the fountain of life eternal. 
 Give us all grace to trust Thee for our refresh- 
 ing. May we find joy in Thy presence, and 
 strength of body and soul in Thine abundant 
 blessing* Amen. 
 
 august 5 
 
 We thank Thee, Almighty God, for this 
 timely bread for our perishing bodies. Give 
 unto us also the Bread of Heaven, that we may 
 lay hold of the life that is forever. For Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 august 6 
 
 Why do we, Lord, receive so much from 
 Thee and give so little. Help us that we may 
 return to Thee, that we may turn from sin and 
 do Thy bidding. Accept our humble gratitude 
 for these continued blessings and save us 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 102 
 
august 7 
 
 Thou, God, from whom all blessings flow, 
 accept our humble thanks for this food, 
 which we so weak and so frail do need. Let 
 it impart to us health and strength which 
 may be used in Thy work. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 au0U0t 8 
 
 Guide us. Lord, by Thy Holy Spirit, that we 
 may know Thy truth, feel Thy light, drink 
 of the living water and eat of the bread of 
 Heaven. And to Thee be glory forever and 
 ever. Amen. 
 
 89 
 
 august 9 
 
 We do thank Thee, Saviour, for these 
 blessings and pray to Thee that Thou wilt 
 help us to resist the temptations that claim 
 us at times for sin. May we do better in the 
 future and give thanks to Thee for the 
 mercies constantly shown us. Amen. 
 
 103 
 
august 10 
 
 We are most grateful to Thee, Lord, for 
 these other evidences of Thy care and love. 
 Help us that we may never stray from the 
 paths of the righteous and that we may always 
 do Thy bidding. Amen. 
 
 augu0t u 
 
 Thy blessings do impress us, Lord, with 
 Thy great love for us. Let us always have 
 the courage to acknowledge Thee and to 
 make ourselves more worthy of Thy great 
 mercies. Amen. 
 
 august 12 
 
 Once more we thank Thee, blessed Saviour, 
 as we come with grateful hearts to the bless- 
 ings which are before us. Grant us divine 
 grace. Lord, ever to live for Thee and to refrain 
 from sin and wrong, for Thy dear name's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 104 
 
august 13 
 
 Accept our thanks, Lord, for this food 
 which Thou, through Thy great love for us 
 do provide. Forgive us our sins and save 
 us for Christ*s sake. Amen. 
 
 august 14 
 
 Gracious God, we thank Thee for all Thy 
 mercy, love and goodness. Grant Thy bless- 
 ing unto those who are not so favored as we, 
 and help us to be faithful in return for all Thy 
 mercies. Amen. 
 
 august 15 
 
 We bless Thee, God, for this food which be- 
 tokens Thy continued care over us; we 
 acknowledge this gift, and Thy love which 
 prompts it, and pray for fidelity to use our 
 strength in doing Thy good pleasure, for Jesus' 
 sake. Amen. 
 
august 10 
 
 Make us truly grateful, Our Father, for the 
 blessings we are about to receive, and enable 
 us to see in them another evidence of Thy 
 constant care and love. Amen. 
 
 august 17 
 
 Accept, Father, our humble thanks for 
 this our daily food, and as it adds strength 
 to our mortal bodies, may it give us power to 
 render better service to Thee, in Christ's name. 
 Amen. 
 
 august 18 
 
 Lord, through this food grant unto us 
 bodily health and spiritual power. Bless 
 these hearts united in Thy praise, and may 
 we eventually sit together at the marriage 
 supper of Thy dear Son, in whose name we 
 ask it. Amen. 
 
 xo6 
 
aUffUSt 19 
 
 Lord, may we thank Thee acceptably. 
 Bless Thou this food to its intended use, and 
 make us useful servants of Thine, for the 
 Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 august 20 
 
 We thank Thee^ dear Lord, for our daily 
 bread. Consecrate it to the upbuilding of our 
 perishing bodies, and us to the upbuilding of 
 Thy kingdom. We ask it for Jesus' sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 aU0USt 21 
 
 Indulgent Heavenly Father, we thank 
 Thee for these daily refreshments from Thy 
 bountiful hand, and for every expression of 
 Thy goodness manifested toward us. Pardon 
 our unworthiness, we ask in the name of 
 Christ. Amen. 
 
 107 
 
august 22 
 
 Lord, we thank Thee for this Thy bountiful 
 provision. Feed us ever on the bodily bread, 
 and on the Bread of our souls, that we may 
 be made strong in body and soul to do Thy 
 will. Amen. 
 
 augU0t 23 
 
 In coming together. Lord, to be fed from Thy 
 hand, we acknowledge that through Thee 
 all our daily needs are supplied. Give us the 
 grace to be grateful, and to continue to walk 
 in the paths of righteousness, for Thy name's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 augugt 24 
 
 Our Father, we thank Thee for the mani- 
 festations of Thy love to us in Jesus Christ. 
 Help us to live to His praise and be pleased to 
 sanctify these temporal blessings to our 
 nourishment, we ask in His name. Amen. 
 
 io8 
 
august 25 
 
 Dear Father, for these bounties of Thy love, 
 and for the communion we have together 
 with Thee we give Thee thanks. In all these 
 things make Thy name glorious, for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 August 2d 
 
 Lord, hear our prayer of thanksgiving for 
 every blessing which we have received. Par- 
 don all our wrongs, and watch over us, for 
 the Saviour's sake. Amen. 
 
 august 27 
 
 Gracious Father, Thou knowest how much 
 our health, strength and happiness depend on 
 our food. We thank Thee for these bless- 
 ings of Thy providence. May we always love 
 and serve Thee as Thou hast loved us, for 
 Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 109 
 
au0ugt 28 
 
 Dear Jesus, as Thou dost break the bread 
 of bodfly nourishment unto us, grant that we 
 may likewise partake of, the Bread of Life 
 broken for us on Mount Calvary. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 august 29 
 
 For this and every expression of Thy great 
 love we are profoundly thankful, God. 
 Give us the vision to discern all Thy blessings, 
 and fill us with gratitude. Amen^. 
 
 august 30 
 
 For life, health and strength and these 
 blessings and mercies which we receive con- 
 stantly from Thy hand, accept our thanks O 
 Lord. We are grateful for this food. We 
 pray that it may be used to Thy honor. Amen. 
 
 no 
 
august 31 
 
 Blessed Lord, we are daily refreshed from 
 the bounty of Thy store house. Bless our 
 portion to-day, and give us grateful hearts. 
 Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 III 
 
^tpttm\)tx 
 
ilafiot Dap 
 
 As we ask Thy blessing upon our home 
 to-day, we ask too that Thou wilt graciously 
 bless the home of all those who live by the 
 sweat of their brow. Give us the health to 
 labor on, and grace to be proud of labor, 
 remembering the example of our Lord, and 
 his word of commendation that the laborer 
 is worthy of his hire. Continue with us this 
 day and evermore. Amea. 
 
 * 
 
 September t 
 
 O Lord, our Shepherd, Thou hast not 
 suffered us to come to want. Thou hast 
 prepared the way of peace and plenty before 
 us. May we still give to Thee all thanks, 
 in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
 Ill 
 
S>eptem6et 2 
 
 Lord, Thou art most gracious and pro- 
 videth for all our needs. Let the mercies 
 Thou art always showing descend upon all. 
 Make us always grateful for the provision of 
 our food, and save us from sin, in Jesus* 
 name. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 ©eptemfiet 3 
 
 Gracious Father, we praise Thy mercy 
 which provides so faithfully for us. By this 
 food make us stronger in body and mind, in 
 order that we may draw nearer to Thyself, 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 Septemfiet 4 
 
 Grant, we beseech Thee Lord, Thy bless- 
 ing upon this provision of Thy bounty to our 
 use, keep us ever faithful and constant in 
 Thy service and pardon our sins. Amen. 
 
 1x6 
 
fteptembet 5 
 
 Heavenly Father, for our daily bread and 
 the manifold blessings Thou showest us we 
 are deeply grateful. Strengthen us that we 
 may resist all temptations and live the clean, 
 pure life in which we have been enlightened. 
 Forgive us our sins and save us, for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 Septemfier 6 
 
 In Thy goodness, God, Thou hast made 
 provision for Thy many poor. We are con- 
 stantly dependent upon Thee for our food. Help 
 us as we eat to bless Thee, the Giver of every 
 good gift. Amen. 
 
 @eptem6et 7 
 
 Transform this food into life, God, and 
 transform that life into useful service of Thee, 
 for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
 "7 
 
8 
 
 The blessings we receive from Thee, Lord, 
 each day are a token of Thy great love. We 
 ask Thee to make us strong and healthy, and 
 that we may do Thy work and be received in 
 the Kingdom of Heaven. Accept our thanks 
 for this food and grant that we may continue 
 to receive Thy bounties. Amen. 
 
 ©eptemtier 9 
 
 We bless Thee God, for the privilege of 
 receiving these bounties from Thy hand. Use 
 them to our good and purify our hearts from 
 all sin. We ask it in His name. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 ®eptem6et 10 
 
 For this, our daily bread, and for every 
 good gift which cometh down from Thee, 
 we bless Thy holy name through Jesus Christ 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 ii8 
 
®eptem6et 1 1 
 
 Lord, another day has brought forth fresh 
 tokens of Thy great love to us. Bless the 
 opportunities of this day, and the food where- 
 with we are made strong to serve Thee. 
 These and all favors we ask in Jesus' name. 
 Amen. 
 
 m 
 September 12 
 
 Lord, Thou alone knowest what is good 
 for us. Do unto us what seemeth Thee best, 
 and grant that in humble gratitude and sub- 
 mission we may receive Thy providence and 
 render Thee our ceaseless thanks. Through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Septembec 13 
 
 Our constant and erpectant faith, Lord, 
 finds its ready answer in Thy daily mercies 
 to us. Thy children. Bless us with grateful 
 hearts, for Jesus* sake. Amen. 
 
 119 
 
@)eptem6et 14 
 
 This bread we eat, Lord, is but the shadow 
 of that other bread of Thine. May we also 
 partake of that truer bread, which cometh 
 down from Heaven, Thy Son Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 ©eptemfiet 15 
 
 *^ Once more, Lord, we dedicate to Thee 
 our power of body and mind. Sanctify them 
 and refresh them with these present blessings. 
 May we never grow weary in well-doing, but 
 be fervent in spirit, and fruitful in service. 
 Through Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
 
 ©eptemfiet 16 
 
 Lord, Thou hast created us. Thou hast 
 brought us back from sin. Thou hast fed us 
 out of Thine own hand. Bless us to-day, and 
 keep us Thine forevermore. Amen. 
 
 I2Q 
 
September 17 
 
 This food which Thou hast already blessed 
 in the giving, do Thou further bless in our 
 partaking, that it may redound to Thy Glory, 
 in Christ's name. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 ©eptemfiet 18 
 
 Let Thy manifold blessings fix such lasting 
 impressions upon our souls, God, that we 
 may always praise Thee faithfully on earth, 
 until it shall please Thee, of Thy unbounded 
 mercy, to call us nearer to the place of Thy 
 heavenly habitation to praise our Lord and 
 Deliverer to all eternity. Amen. 
 
 Septemfiet 19 
 
 Lord God, we rejoice to attribute unto Thee 
 every good and perfect gift. For these 
 present expressions of Thy grace accept our 
 deep thanks. Amen. 
 
 121 
 
@)eptemtiet 20 
 
 Lord, as we, Thy grateful children approach 
 Thy table, bless this food in the using, and 
 cleanse us of all sin, through the Christ. 
 Amen« 
 
 ©eptemljet 21 
 
 Help us to trust always to Thy goodness, 
 Lord, knowing that Thou wilt keep him in 
 perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. 
 May we learn in whatsoever state we are 
 placed by Thy providence, therewith to be 
 content. Bless us continually as Thou seest 
 we have need. Amen. 
 
 f- 
 
 igieptember 22 
 
 Thy gifts toward us speak fervently of Thy 
 love. Grant, Lord, that we by our lives may 
 in some small measure bespeak the gratitude 
 that is within us, through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 122 
 
Septemfier 23 
 
 We thank Thee that through Thy mercy 
 strength and health are given unto us. May we 
 use every gift as faithful stewards of Thine and 
 finally hear Thy heavenly greeting, "Well 
 done, good and faithful servant; enter thou 
 into the joys of thy Lord.*' Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 September 24 
 
 Dear Saviour, Thou hast kept us from harm 
 and given us strength sufficient for our day. 
 To Thee be praise for evermore. We give 
 Thee thanks to-day for life and health, for 
 the comfort of our home, and for the food 
 Thou hast set before us. Amen. 
 
 gteptemdet 25 
 
 It is with grateful hearts that we remember 
 Thy constant mercies, Lord. Help us so to 
 live as to glorify Thy holy name, through 
 Christ our Redeemer. Amen. 
 
 123 
 
September 2d 
 
 Lord, make us thankful for this food and 
 wherein the flesh is weak, make us strong. 
 Pardon us our many sins and save our souls. 
 Amen. 
 
 ©eptemfiet 27 
 
 May no thought of earth and its manifold 
 cares tempt us, Father, to forget Thee. 
 Remind us now through these graces that 
 Thou ever lovest and carest for Thine own. 
 Help us to be as constant in our praise and 
 obedience to Thee. Amen. 
 
 September 28 
 
 We acknowledge our gratitude to Thee for 
 all good gifts, Father. In our use of them 
 may we prove that Thy trust has been well 
 bestowed. For the blessed name of Jesus we 
 pray. Amen. 
 
 124 
 
September 29 
 
 Lord, Thy mercies and favors are without 
 number. Make us more worthy to be the 
 recipients of Thy grace, and pardon all that 
 Thou seest amiss in us, for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 ®eptem6er 30 
 
 Almighty God, and gracious Father of men, 
 who openest Thy hand and fillest all things 
 with plenty, and hast provided Thy children 
 sufficient to satisfy all our need, teach us to 
 render back to Thee Thy due thanksgiving, 
 not only in words, but also in the manner of 
 our living. For Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 « 
 
 MS 
 
flDctofter 
 
ffl)cto6et I 
 
 We thank Thee, Lord, for this our food, 
 But more because of Jesus' blood. 
 Let manna to our souls be given, 
 The Bread of Life, sent down from heaven, 
 
 Amen. 
 
 flPctofiet 2 
 
 Lord, Thou hast not need of our thanks, 
 but we have daily need to remind ourselves 
 of our obligation unto Thee. For all Thy 
 mercies make us ever truly grateful. Amen. 
 
 ffl)cto6et 3 
 
 God, the Father of lights from whom 
 Cometh down every good and perfect gift; 
 mercifully look down upon our frailty, and 
 grant unto us such sustenance as Thou knowest 
 to be needful for us. In body and soul may 
 we ever serve Thee with all love and gratitude. 
 Amen. 
 
 9 129 
 
ffl>ctofier 4 
 
 Be Thou the silent guest of this our home. 
 Fill us with Thy sweet temper, that whether 
 we eat, or whether we drink, or whatsoever 
 we do, all may be done as to the Lord. Amen. 
 
 ©ctofiet 5 
 
 We thank Thee that Thou art a God that 
 hearest and answerest prayer. We thank 
 Thee that Thou hast given unto us exceeding 
 abundantly, more than we could ask or think. 
 So help us to be unstinted in our loving 
 obedience to Thee. Amen. 
 
 Dctoliet 
 
 We thank Thee, Lord, for Thy hidden 
 blessings, and for those we may have passed 
 over in neglect or thoughtlessness. We thank 
 Thee for a Saviour's love and a Father's pro- 
 viding care. Guard us from ingratitude and 
 glorify Thyself in us. For Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 130 
 
flDctoDet 7 
 
 Give unto us health and strength to enjoy 
 Thy daily blessings, Lord. Fulfil our present 
 need, we pray Thee, and pardon our sins- 
 Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 flPctofier 8 
 
 Father, hear us while we pray, 
 
 Look in mercy from above. 
 Give us health and strength to-day. 
 
 Hear and grant Thy pardoning love. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 ffl)cto6et 9 
 
 Praise to God, immortal praise, 
 For the love that crowns our days ; 
 Bounteous source of every joy ! 
 Let Thy praise our tongues employ; 
 All to Thee our God we owe. 
 Source whence all our blessings flow. 
 
 Amen. 
 131 
 
Dctofiet 10 
 
 Lord, we have need of strong bodies and 
 alert minds. Through Thy daily supply of 
 blessings, grant us these and help us to con- 
 secrate them to Thee. In Jesus' name hear us. 
 Amen. 
 
 ©ctofiet II 
 
 We thank Thee, Father, that in loving Thy 
 children. Thou dost care for their daily needs. 
 Engender in us the spirit of childlike faith, 
 as we ask in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
 Dctoliet 12 
 
 It is a great blessing, Lord, to receive 
 daily these tokens of Thy love. This food, 
 this life, are instruments through which Thou 
 dost manifest Thy eternal love. May we be 
 worthy of it and serve Thee faithfully and 
 work constantly for Thy cause. Amen. 
 
 132 
 
©ctofiet 13 
 
 We thank our Lord to-day for His past and 
 present blessing. May we never forget Thee 
 as the source of all we need. Bless us always, 
 in Christ*s name. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 ©ctofiet 14 
 
 May the Holy Spirit abide with us as we 
 partake of these comforts. Make us this 
 day more willing to follow our Lord and take 
 up our cross for Him. Amen. 
 
 * 
 
 ffl)cto6er 15 
 
 If Thou wilt accept our thanks, God, for 
 this food and our prayer for the forgiveness 
 of our sins, do so and give us the spirit, the 
 determination and the courage to live up to 
 better ideals, ideals that will influence others 
 with whom we are associated to do better, 
 and that we may set for ourselves a standard 
 from which we will never depart. Amen. 
 
 133 
 
Onobcr 16 
 
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 ziil'e ui iTi:e:_! ::: J'lj gifts and above 
 i.; rise ::: :ii Z-::: :: L:"?, Thy Son Jesos 
 C-r.f:. I'l}.- -r It :: u.z.:ii 3j:nD2^ those who 
 tj :-;.: :r..r; :z. 21-z: LHJie::: eternal life. 
 
 8 
 
 ETerr diT —f receiTe from Tny hand that 
 ~i::i si:~5 I -J love for oui life. Make us 
 -r^zr.ij :: ^t*. rj e"r: liT^g -rorthilv, and to 
 
 ©ctotcr 18 
 
 H^ us, Lord, to be ~cre grateful for Thj 
 and the feed ^rhich Thou dost pro- 
 for -^ each 117. ^.'e are n:: a'-^ajs 
 flbcuzhrri! ti '■^=: iiz-^.i re: tt* ac^z:-:^- 
 
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 • better exazi'le ::: :i:se '~z'.zi - ■•- = ;-• ' -^^ 
 
0cto6cr 19 
 
 Lord, our Shepherd, make us to lie 
 down in green pastures of full trust in Thee; 
 lead us by the still waters of Thy refreshing 
 grace ; restore Thou our souls, and lead us in the 
 paths of righteousness, for Thy name's sake. 
 Amen. 
 
 m 
 
 ©ctofaer 20 
 
 As our want and penurj returns upon us, 
 Lord, so frequent is the return of Thy grace. 
 Fill the mouths c: Tzr children, bless the poor, 
 and continue Thj pro:cCung care over us all, 
 for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 ©cto&cr 21 
 
 For the great mercies shoxn us, Lord, 
 we pray that Thru - .: si:- -^ the Hght that 
 we may not be cai: u; :i :ie rrcks of wicked- 
 ness. Help us ever tO be grateful te these 
 bounties and the food before us and tint we 
 may help others to do all that is best. Amen. 
 
 135 
 
mtObtt 22 
 
 Our Mighty God, Thou hast supplied us with 
 the bounties of life, and for these our hearts 
 go out in gratitude to Thee. Bless us con- 
 tinually as we hold out our empty hands for 
 Thee to fill. In Christ's name. Amen. 
 
 m 
 fiDctofier 23 
 
 Countless are Thy blessings, Lord. We 
 have need to be thanking Thee moment by 
 moment for all Thy goodness. We praise 
 Thee now for these table blessings, and 
 acknowledge that all our good cometh from 
 Thee, Amen. 
 
 m 
 flDctofiet 24 
 
 In the manifestation of Thy great love for 
 us, Lord, we come to ask that Thou provideth 
 also for the needy and poor even though our 
 own share be diminished. Let not our faith in 
 Thee be shaken, as from this we gain the 
 greatest benefits. Accept our thanks for 
 this food and save us for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 136 
 
©ctofiet 25 
 
 strengthen us by these material gifts, 
 O Lord, that we may have that more abundant 
 life which Thou didst come to give us. Help 
 us to use that life for the glory of Thy kingdom, 
 for Thy name's sake. Amen. 
 
 m 
 laDctofiet 20 
 
 Heavenly Father, break unto us to-day the 
 Bread of Life; cleanse our hearts from sin, 
 and every evil thought to which we are prone. 
 Do good to us in Thy good pleasure, and 
 renew a right spirit in us. Give us this day 
 our daily bread. Amen. 
 
 m 
 ©ctofiet 27 
 
 It is with profoundly grateful hearts we 
 come to Thee, Lord, to offer thanks for this 
 food which Thou so faithfully and constantly 
 provideth to nourish our bodies. May we use 
 it to Thy good and may our love and service 
 for Thee ever increase. Amen. 
 
 137 
 
©ctobet 28 
 
 It is Thou, Lord, who hast given all our 
 increase. Thou sendest rain and sunshine, 
 health and prosperity. We thank Thee for 
 what we enjoy, and beseech Thy constant 
 protection for ourselves and our loved ones. 
 Amen. 
 
 m 
 ffl)cto6er 29 
 
 Let Thy providing grace seek out the needy, 
 the poor and the sorrowful. Lord. As we 
 partake, may we feel that Thy watch care is 
 over those less favored than ourselves. De- 
 liver us from all selfishness, and make us like 
 unto Thee, through Christ. Amen. 
 
 m 
 ffl)cto6er 30 
 
 We do come unto Thee again, Lord, with 
 grateful hearts to offer our thanks for Thy 
 great mercies and the food which Thou dost 
 provide for us daily to nourish our bodies. 
 May we use the strength thus gained for Thy 
 cause and bring others unto Thee to offer their 
 thanks. Amen. 
 
 138 
 
2Dcto6et 31 
 
 According unto the multitude of Thy tender 
 mercies, God, blot out the record of our sins. 
 Create within us clean hearts and imbue us 
 with thankfulness for Thy continued mercies, 
 through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 ^ 
 
 139 
 
iI5ot)emfter 
 
iI3otiem6et I 
 
 The earth is Thine, God. Grant in Thy 
 love to survey the broad expanse of Thy 
 dominion, and this day bless our loved ones. 
 Provide for their needs as ours, and watch 
 between us and them while we are absent one 
 from the other. Amen. 
 
 m 
 jfI3otiem6er 2 
 
 Thou Merciful God, as Thou dost provide 
 us each day with the necessities of the life 
 which Thou hast so graciously given us, 
 pardon our sins in the past and save us from 
 them in the future. May this prayer be heard 
 as our other prayers have been, and our 
 thanks be accepted for this food which Thou 
 hast again placed before us. Amen. 
 
 m 
 jfI3aMem6er 3 
 
 Guide us by Thy spirit into all the truth as 
 it is in Christ Jesus, prepare us to receive these 
 daily graces in the spirit of thankfulness, and 
 lead us eventually to our home in Heaven with 
 Thee. Amen. 
 
 143 
 
jI9oOem6et 4 
 
 Dear Lord, accept our sincere thanks for 
 these new blessings, and hear us in our prayer 
 for pardon. In Jesus' name we ask Thee. 
 Amen. 
 
 SB 
 
 Lord, forgive our sins in the past and those 
 we may commit in the future, but help us to 
 avoid temptation that we may not fall, that 
 we may lead a proper life and make it useful to 
 Thee and our fellow-man. We give Thee thanks 
 for this provision of food from Thy bounty, 
 and pray that Thy mercies may be continued. 
 Amen. 
 
 SB 
 
 jQotiemfiet 
 
 We read in every providence of Thy love 
 and watch care. May all things work together 
 for our good, according as we love Thee. 
 Amen. 
 
 144 
 
jSoiiemfiet 7 
 
 Remind us, Lord, from day to day of our 
 continued dependence upon Tliee, and enable us 
 with thanksgiving to receive Thine every 
 blessing. Amen. 
 
 JI3otiem6et 8 
 
 If, in all these years through which we 
 have been permitted to enjoy the life Thou 
 hast given us, we have failed to remember 
 Thee and what Thou hast done for us, forgive 
 us, Lord, and accept our prayer. Accept 
 our thanks for this, another day of Thy great 
 mercy and love and bless this food to Thy use. 
 Amen. 
 
 JI9otiem6et 9 
 
 Enable us, Christ, to devote our lives 
 fully to Thee, in return for all Thy daily 
 mercies. Sanctify these gifts to their in- 
 tended uses, and purge our souls from sin by 
 Thine own blood. Amen. 
 10 145 
 
Lord, Thou didst crown Thy creative works 
 by making man in Thine image, and dedicat- 
 ing unto his use all the products of the ground. 
 May Thy trust not be betrayed. May we use 
 these blessings as in Thy sight, and render 
 to Thee true gratitude. Amen. 
 
 m 
 JSotiembet ii 
 
 We must return to Thee something, Lord, 
 for Thy great love for us. We accept daily 
 Thy great mercies with wonder at the con- 
 stancy of Thy love for creatures so weak and 
 sinful. Help us to be strong that we may 
 keep Thy commandments and in so doing 
 help others to do Thy bidding. Amen. 
 
 jQotiemfiet 12 
 
 The strength of the hills, and the depth of the 
 sea, 
 The earth and its fulness belongeth to Thee; 
 And yet to the lowly Thou bendest Thine ear, 
 So ready their humble petitions to hear. 
 
 Amen. 
 146 
 
jQotjemfiet 13 
 
 All honor and praise to Thine excellent name ; 
 
 Thy love is unchanging, forever the same; 
 We bless and adore Thee, Saviour and King; 
 
 With joy and thanksgiving Thy praises we 
 sing. Amen. 
 
 iI3otiem6et 14 
 
 Thou art full of love for us, Lord, as Thou 
 showest us from day to day. Let us show unto 
 our fellow-man the love which Thou teachest 
 and convey to him the light we have received 
 from Thee. Accept this, our thanks, for the 
 food spread before us and help us to live a good 
 and useful life. Amen. 
 
 jQoijemfier 15 
 
 Remembering these and all Thy blessings, 
 Lord, help us to spend our best energies in 
 the advancement of that Kingdom which 
 Jesus came into the world to establish, and 
 may we enthrone Him in our own hearts first. 
 In His name. Amen. 
 
 147 
 
jQotiemlier 10 
 
 Bless, Lord, this food to our use, and give 
 us thankful hearts, through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
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 il3o»em6et 17 
 
 Dear Father, we give Thee thanks for life 
 and health and for this our daily bread, that 
 Thou hast given for our physical strength. 
 Feed our souls, we pray Thee, with Thy Holy 
 Spirit and finally bring us safely imto Thyself 
 in glory, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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 We are ever conscious. Lord, of our sin- 
 fulness and our constant need of Thee. 
 Support our lives by Thy grace, and bring us 
 safely to Thy heavenly home. Amen. 
 
 148 
 
Jl3ot)em6er 19 
 
 Cover all our sins with Thy pardon, 
 Christ, and make us strong to overcome all 
 sins, especially the sin of ingratitude. In all 
 these bounties help us to see Thee, and glorify 
 Thee. Amen. 
 
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 jeotiemliet 20 
 
 Dear Father, hear the prayer of Thy chil- 
 dren, that as we travel life's journey from 
 day to day, thanking Thee ever. Thou wilt 
 lead us on into that Great Country where 
 our imperfect faith shall blossom into know- 
 ledge, and our feeble thanks shall give way 
 to the hallelujahs of Heavenly praise. Amen. 
 
 jSotiemfiet 21 
 
 Be merciful, God, to those in darkness 
 and sin to-day. Lead them to the light, that 
 they may see as we see Thy great love. Hasten 
 the day when every nation shall return due 
 thanks to Thee. Amen. 
 
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J0ot)em6et 22 
 
 Thou hast not redeemed us for ourselves 
 alone. Give us some share in Thy great plans 
 of spreading abroad the Gospel of Salvation, 
 and may that message show its power in our 
 own lives. Amen. 
 
 jeotiem6et 23 
 
 Thine infinite goodness our tongues shall 
 employ ; 
 Thou givest us richly all things to enjoy; 
 We'll follow Thy footsteps, we'll rest in Thy 
 love. 
 And soon we shall praise Thee in mansions 
 above. Amen. 
 
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 Cf)anfe]S0fi!ln0 Dap 
 
 Once more we come, Lord, to the day of spe- 
 cial thanksgiving. Our thoughts are turned 
 backward. The days have rolled into the sea- 
 sons, the seasons into the year. Each day has 
 been crowded with Thee. Each season has 
 brought forth new proofs of Thy loving fore- 
 thought. May we this day pledge Thee our grat- 
 itude anew. Continue, we pray Thee, to sur- 
 round us with Thy care, in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
 150 
 
iQotiemliet 24 
 
 Our Father who art in Heaven, we thank 
 Thee for blessings, enjoyments, powers af- 
 forded unto us and unto all men, and for all 
 good that has been given to this generation 
 in its manifold forms. Help us to realize 
 how many greater and better things God has 
 waiting for us, and accordingly to glorify 
 His name. Amen. 
 
 iQptiemfiet 25 
 
 Lord, Thou art a fountain that never 
 faileth. Fail us not in this, our physical 
 need. Above all else, help us to call on Thee 
 for the daily supply of spiritual power we 
 need. Through Christ. Amen. 
 
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 iQotiemfiet 26 
 
 Reveal unto us more of Thyself, God, 
 that we may know more of Thy love, and be 
 yet more conscious that Thou art the giver of 
 every good and perfect gift. Accept our 
 thanks, and grant us Thy salvation. Amen. 
 
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JSotiemfiet 27 
 
 We ask Thy blessing upon the meal now 
 spread before us. Help us to feel more than 
 we can of ourselves that all that we have 
 Cometh from Thee. Strengthen us by these 
 material things that we may serve Thee 
 better in spirit and in true holiness of life. 
 In the name of the Great Three in One. 
 Amen. 
 
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 K^otiem&et 28 
 
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 \l Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this 
 food ; as it nourishes the body may it strengthen 
 us in Thy service. Amen. 
 
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 JSotiemfier 29 
 
 Dear Lord make us truly thankful for 
 blessings we are about to receive, which are 
 another manifestation of the great mercy 
 and love shown us by our Saviour. Amen. 
 
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jl3oUem6et 30 
 
 Most gracious God we thank Thee for Thy 
 mercy, goodness and love. We thank Thee 
 for this food. Remember those who are not 
 so fortunate as we and grant that we shall 
 be faithful in return for all these mercies, 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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2>eeembet 
 
Decemfiet l 
 
 We thank Thee dear Lord for this food. 
 Bless it to the nourishment of our perishing 
 bodies and us to Thy service, we ask for 
 Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
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 Decemfiet 2 
 
 Heavenly Father, we give thanks to Thee. 
 Be with us during this meal and make us 
 more faithful to the One who taught us to 
 say: "Give us this day our daily bread." 
 Amen. 
 
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 December 3 
 
 We do thank Thee again, blessed Saviour, 
 and we do come with grateful hearts to the 
 blessings which Thou hast spread before us. 
 Grant us. Lord, Thy grace divine; help us 
 to live for Thee always, keep us free from 
 sin and wrong, and may our hearts be wholly 
 Thine, for Thy blessed name's sake. Amen. 
 
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Decemfiet 4 
 
 Accept our thanks for these blessings 
 Lord, and consecrate them to our use and us 
 to Thy service, we ask in the name of our 
 Saviour. Amen. 
 
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 DecemSer 5 
 
 As the Pilgrim lifted up his thanks to Thee, 
 so lift we up our praise for the many blessings 
 sent us. Amen 
 
 SB 
 
 Decemfiet 6 
 
 We thank Thee, Father, for life and health 
 and for this our daily food, that Thou hast 
 given us to nourish these mortal bodies. 
 Now we beseech Thee to feed our souls with 
 Thy Holy Spirit and finally gather us into Thy 
 Kingdom in one happy and unbroken family, 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
 158 
 
Decemfiet 7 
 
 We are grateful unto Thee, Father, for 
 this material expression of Thy love. Open 
 our eyes to see wherein Thou hast blessed 
 us spiritually and make us thankful. Amen. 
 
 December 8 
 
 Accept our thanks, gracious Lord, for 
 this food and for all the material and spiritual 
 blessings we receive. Forgive our sins and 
 watch over us in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
 Decemliet 9 
 
 As we come to Thy table, Lord, to receive 
 Thy favors we feel that Thou art the one and 
 only God that can give us the Bread of Life 
 forever. Accept our thanks, Lord, and help 
 us to walk in the paths of the righteous. 
 Amen. 
 
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Decemljet 10 
 
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 Our Father, we return thanks to Thee for 
 this bounty of Thy love and for the sweet 
 fellowship we have together. Sanctify it all 
 to Thy glory, we ask in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
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 Decemliet II 
 
 Blessed Master, as Thou didst sit at meat 
 with Thy disciples in Galilee, so be our spiritual 
 host and break the Bread of Life to us. Amen. 
 
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 December 12 
 
 Dear Lord, we thank Thee for the food 
 Thou hast provided for us. May we always 
 be able to have our daily bread and the 
 Bread of Life, and may we be given the 
 strength to serve Thee faithfully and work 
 for Thy cause. Amen. 
 
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Decemljet 13 
 
 Our Father, we give thanks to Thee for the 
 returning day; for refreshed bodies; for these 
 provisions of Thy love. Sanctify them all 
 to Thy glory. Amen. 
 
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 December 14 
 
 Lord, our Father, we thank Thee for 
 another day of opportunity and for this 
 physical nourishment. Feed our souls with 
 Thy fellowship this day. Amen. 
 
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 Decemliet 15 
 
 Gracious Lord, Thou art breaking the bread 
 of physical life to us. We thank Thee. 
 Grant that our souls may feed upon Thy Son's 
 flesh and blood given on Calvary. Amen. 
 
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Decemfier 16 
 
 Most gracious Lord from whose store house 
 all are fed, bless we pray Thee, this our meal, 
 for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
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 Decemfiet 17 
 
 Sanctify this food, Lord, that it may be 
 life to the body, and use us in Thy service 
 for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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 Decemfier 18 
 
 We give thanks to Thee, Lord, that with 
 the Psalmist each of us may say, **The Lord 
 is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Bless 
 this food and our fellowship to Thy glory, we 
 ask in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
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Decemtiet 19 
 
 We are profoundly grateful, God, for all 
 Thy merciful kindness toward us. Accept our 
 thanks for this food, and cleanse us from all 
 sin, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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 December 20 
 
 Our Heavenly Father, it is of Thy bounty we 
 are fed. Bless this food to the strengthening 
 of our bodies, and us to Thy service, for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
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 Decemfiet 21 
 
 most merciful Father, we bless Thee for 
 Thy great mercy in providing for our every 
 need. May this food make stronger our 
 bodies in order that we may more perfectly 
 love Thee for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 163 
 
Decenifiet 22 
 
 Thou, God, hast of Thy goodness prepared 
 for the poor. They shall eat and be satisfied 
 and bless Thee — as we do this day. Amen. 
 
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 Decemfiet 23 
 
 For our daily food, and all God's gifts His 
 Holy Name be thanked and praised, through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 m 
 Decem&et 24 
 
 Dear Lord, we do gratefully thank Thee 
 this day for allowing us the privilege of com- 
 ing together again to enjoy the abundant bless- 
 ing that Thou hast so lovingly provided for our 
 physical bodies; may it be food for our bodies 
 and nourishment for our souls, and may 
 our hearts be made pure from all sin, for 
 Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 164 
 
Cficfstmas 
 
 We thank Thee for the blessings received 
 during the days that are gone, and ask Thy 
 Divine blessing upon this food this Holy 
 Christmas morning, for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 Cfitfgtmag 
 
 ©ecembcr 25— (ZBbfnina 
 
 We thank Thee for this day's feast, insti- 
 tuted by the Birth of Thy Holy Son. Bless 
 us and guide us through all time, we ask for 
 Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 December 26 
 
 The eyes of all wait upon Thee, Lord, 
 and Thou givest them meat in due season. 
 Amen. 
 
 165 
 
Decemtiet 27 
 
 Grant, Lord, as we take this food with 
 thankfulness, we may also receive the true 
 Bread of Life — Thy son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
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 Decem&et 28 
 
 Thou giver of every good and perfect 
 gift, accept our tribute of praise, which we 
 now offer, for this expression of Thy love to 
 us, and this we ask on behalf of Christ our 
 Saviour. Amen. 
 
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 Decemtiet 29 
 
 Dear Lord, we thank Thee for this food. 
 Sanctify it to the nourishment of our sinful 
 bodies, pardon all our sins and save us in 
 Heaven, for Christ's sake. Amen. 
 
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Decemliec 30 
 
 Our most merciful Father, who of gracious 
 goodness hast heard the devout prayers of Thy 
 church, and turned our dearth and scarcity 
 into plenty, we give Thee humble thanks 
 for this blessed food which Thou hast set 
 before us. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
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 Decemfiet 31 
 
 We thank Thee, Heavenly Father, for Thy 
 love and mercies and that we are given the 
 health and strength to lend our services to 
 Thy work. Accept our great thanks for the 
 food laid before us each day and Thy watch- 
 fulness and care over us. Help us to be 
 always grateful for Thy mercies, forgive us 
 our sins, and bring us to life everlasting. 
 Amen. 
 
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