Before the flower the mill
Before the mill the grain
Before the grain the sun, the wind, the earth, the rain, the beauty of God’s will
Blessings on our meal-time
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends,
We offer thanks. Amen.
Beloved Lord, almighty God,
through the rays of the sun
through the waves of the air
through the all-pervading life in space
purify and revivify me,
and, I pray, heal my body, heart, and soul.
Bless this food. Bless its nourishment to our health.
We gather to give thanks and open ourselves to that
great mystery which goes by many names and shines
in many practices.
This practice, this Thanksgiving, this community,
let this be an opportunity to open to the widest
Father, we thank thee for this food,
For health and strength and all things good.
May others all these blessings share,
And hearts be grateful everywhere.