The Lord make us grateful for all his mercies, and add his blessing, for Christ’s sake. Amen.
Almighty God who provides for us, nourish our souls with the Bread of Life in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Bless us, O Lord, as we bless you when we receive your gift of daily bread. Amen.
The Lord bless this food to our use and us to his service. Amen.
Lord, help us to receive all good things as from your hand and to use them to your praise. Amen.
Heavenly Father, make us thankful to you and mindful of others as we receive these blessings, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Father in heaven, sustain our bodies with this food, our hearts with true friendship, and our souls with your truth, for Christ’s sake. Amen.
Source: Slightly modified from “Forms of Grace before Meat,” The Book of Common Worship, Henry Van Dyke, editor, Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work, 1906, p. 167.
Another prayer, “Lord Jesus, be our holy Guest” has been given its own page.
A Collection of Prayers 