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General The Lord of joy, be our guest at our table today.
Make our meal a celebration according to thy will.
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For the spirit of adventure which takes us into the Of earth and sea and sky,
air, The truth behind the question ‘why’,
For the grace of God which brings us safely back God, the power behind all flight,
to earth. Please bless our fellowship tonight.
For the comradeship that draws us together,
For the blessing of good food, *********
For these and all His mercies,
God’s holy name be praised. For good food provided,
For good health to enjoy it,
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Thanks be to God.
For the food and drink we are about to receive,
And for the skill of those who prepare and serve it, *********
May the Lord make us truly thankful.
For food, in a world where—many walk in hunger,
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For friends, in a world where—many walk alone,
Great god, thou giver of all good, May we give you humble thanks O Lord.
Accept our praise and bless our food:
Grace, health and strength to us afford *********
Through Jesus Christ, our gracious Lord.
Bless these thy gifts, and sanctify us as we enjoy
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And forgive us our sins, through Jesus Christ our
God save the Queen, Lord.
And guide our nation
God bless this food *********
And guard our squadrons.
We thank and praise you Lord for the gifts of your
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And ask a blessing on mankind, that one day we
God of all goodness, can learn
Through the sharing of this meal together, To share with poorer nations so that no one will go
Strengthen the bonds that unite us. hungry.
Bless us and these your gifts. We ask this through Jesus Christ Lord. Amen.
For Jesus sake. Amen.
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Merciful Father, whose will it is
This happy meal will happier be That none of thy children suffer want,
If we O Lord remember thee. Grant that we, as we enjoy thy gifts,
May be ever mindful of those who are in need,
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God grant grace to the Queen, Bless us O Lord, and bless this food,
Wisdom and prosperity to this company, Bless those who have prepared it,
And to everyone of us, And bless all the hungry people in the world.
A thankful heart for His good gifts today. Amen.
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Give me a good digestion Lord,
The eyes of all wait upon thee O Lord, And also something to digest,
And thou givest them meat in due season. Give me a healthy body lord,
Thou openest thine hand , and fillest With sense to keep it at it’s best. Amen.
All things living with plenteousness. Amen.
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Christ in the wilderness 5000 fed,
Lord bless this our meal, Two small fishes and five loaves of bread,
And the friendship of this table. Amen. May the blessings of Him who made the division,
Rest upon us and on our provision. Amen.
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Before we raise our knives and forks,
And listen to the popping corks, For bread and wine,
Help us Lord to think and pray, And Auld Lang Syne,
For those who will not eat today. Amen. God’s Holy name be praised. Amen.
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Lord bless the food upon these dishes, Good food, good friends,
As thou didst with the loaves and fishes, Safe landings, thank God. Amen.
And like the sugar in the tea,
May all of us be stirred by thee. Amen. *********
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Grant O lord,
Safety to all who fly with us,
Assurance to all who put their trust in us,
Good fellowship to us who dine. Amen.
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