these the gifts of Thy bounty. May they strengthen our bodies to do Thy will, for Thy Name's sake. Amen.

Be Thou our guest, dear Lord, at this evening meal. As we enjoy these gifts of Thy bounty, may our souls be refreshed by Thy presence and peace. May we go from this table stronger spiritually, as well as physically, for Thy dear Name's sake. Amen.

For these, and all other gifts of Thy bounty, dear Lord, we give thanks to Thee. Stablish, strengthen, and keep us. Sanctify our fellowship to Thy glory and to our good, for Thy dear Name's sake. Amen.

We praise Thee, O God, that Thy hand is ever open to supply our wants. Our mouth is satisfied with good things. Thou crownest us with lovingkindness and tender mercy. Bless this food to our good and abide with us evermore. Amen.

Lord, Thou art our shepherd, we shall not want. We thank Thee for Thy never-failing goodness, manifest in the daily provision for our need. Bless these gifts of Thy bounty to the strengthening of our bodies to do Thy will, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

We bless Thee, O God, for Thy mercies spread before us. Abide with us, not only at our daily meals, but always. Feed us evermore with food convenient for us, in soul and body, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

We thank Thee, O Lord, for our daily bread. Feed our souls with the Bread of Life, and make us strong to serve Thee, for Thy dear Name's sake. Amen.

Thou openest Thine hand, O God, and satisfiest the wants of all Thy creatures. Satisfy our souls with spiritual food as Thou dost our bodies with temporal good, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

Grant, O Lord, that in all things we may honor Thee, whether we eat or drink or whatsoever we do. Abide with us in our hearts and home, for Thy dear Name's sake. Amen.

Thou God of love and mercy, grant us Thy favor and blessing, as we gather around this table to enjoy the bounties of Thy hand. We thank Thee for our daily bread, and invoke Thy blessing, in Jesus' name. Amen.

We thank Thee, our Father, for the bounties provided for us out of Thy fullness. Wilt Thou remember all Thy poor and needy ones. May they, too, be fed and clothed by the thoughtful remembrance of those more favored. May none suffer from hunger in this land of plenty, for Thy name's sake. Amen.

O God, Thou hast taught us to lift up our eyes unto the hills from whence cometh our help. Our help cometh from Thee who madest heaven and earth. Bless this food, the gift of Thy love, in Jesus' name. Amen.

We thank Thee, O Lord, for Thy love that never fails. Day after day Thou providest for our need. May we be as faithful in Thy service, as Thou art in our remembrance, we ask in Jesus' name. 'Amen.

Thou gracious Giver of all good, we thank Thee for these gifts of Thy bounty. Sanctify them to our good, and may we never forget to be grateful for the Unspeakable Gift, for His dear Name's sake. Amen.

We thank Thee, O God, for life and health, and food, and raiment, and all other blessings received from Thee. Make us worthy of them, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

THE CHILDREN'S GRACE

(To be committed to memory.)

"Come Lord Jesus our guest to be, Bless this food bestowed by Thee." Amen.

"Lord, bless this food which now we take, And save our souls for Jesus' sake.” Amen.

"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,
for Jesus sake." Amen.

"O God, our Father, and our Friend,
Thanks for the food Thy love doth send,
As we, Thy bounties now partake,
Make us anew for Jesus' sake." Amen.

"Dear Saviour, be our guest to-day, In all we do or say.

Bless Thou the food now set before us And may Thy loving care watch over us."

Amen.