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Before Meals
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom
come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us
this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil.
If there is a priest, he adds the usual
exclamation. Otherwise continue as follows:
Glory to the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now
and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy (3x).
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O
Christ our God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for
thou are Holy always; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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They that hunger shall eat and be satisfied, they that seek
after the Lord shall praise him; their hearts hearts shall live
forever. Amen.
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Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts of which we are about to
partake, for thou art blessed and glorified; now and ever, and
unto ages of ages. Amen.
After Meals
Glory to the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now
and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy (3x).
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Blessed is God, who is merciful unto us and nourisheth us from
His bounteous gifts by His grace and compassion, always, now and
ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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We thank thee, O Christ our God, that thou hast satisfied us
with thy earthly gifts, deprive us not of thy Heavenly Kingdom;
but as thou entered into the midst of thy disciples, O Saviour,
and gave them peace, enter also among us and save us. Amen.
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We thank thee, O God, the Giver of all good things, for these
gifts and all thy mercies, and we bless they Holy Name, always,
now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. |