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.
We thank thee, then, O Father,
for all things bright and good,
the seed time and the harvest,
our life, our health, and food;
no gifts have we to offer,
for all thy love imparts,
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