1
“Our Father, we thank Thee for all the blessings Thou hast given, and pray Thee to make us helpful to those about us and true to Thee.” Amen.
2
“Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray;
Keep me, my God, from stain of sin just for to-day.
Help me to labor earnestly, and duly pray;
Let me be kind in word and deed, Father, today.” Amen.
3
“More gratitude give me,
More trust in the Lord,
More pride in His glory,
More hope in His word,
More fit for Thy Kingdom,
More used would I be,
More blessed and holy,
More, Savior, like Thee.” Amen.
4
“They who seek the throne of grace
Find that throne in every place;
If in sickness or in health,
If in want or in wealth,
When we look to God in prayer,
God is present everywhere.” Amen.
5
“O Thou, whose bounty fills our life
With every blessing meet,
We give Thee thanks for everything,
The bitter and the sweet.
We thank Thee for the desert road,
And for the river-side,
For all Thy goodness hath bestowed
And all Thy grace denied.” Amen.
6
“O Father, may these hearts of ours
A lesson learn from birds and flowers,
And from all worry rest;
And feel secure that One above,
In perfect wisdom, perfect love,
Is working for the best.” Amen.
7
“Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me,
Bless Thy little lambs to-night,
Through the darkness be Thou near me,
Bless my sleep till morning light.
All this day Thy hand has led me,
And I thank Thee for Thy care.
Thou hast clothed me, warmed me, fed me,
Listen to my evening prayer.
Let my sins be all forgiven.
Bless the friends I love so well,
Take me when I die to Heaven,
Happy there with Thee to dwell.” Amen.
8
“I love to learn of Jesus,
Our Savior from above,
His life was pure and holy,
And full of deeds of love.
O Savior, be our teacher,
And lead us in Thy way,
Be near to help and bless us,
And keep us day by day.” Amen.
9: Grace For The Evening Meal
When all are seated at the table let each taiember of the family lift his glass of water, as if to take a drink, and hold it, while all repeat in concert these words:
In gratitude to God, our Father, and
In memory of Jesus, our Brother and Savior.