4. In returning thanks after our meat.

Now we have eaten and are full, we bless thee for the good land thou hast given us. Thou preparest a table for us in the presence of our enemies ; thou anointest our head, and our cup runs over. Deut 8:10. Ps 23:5.

Thou, Lord, art the portion of our inheritance, and of our cup; thou maintainest our lot, so that we have reason to say, The lines are fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have a goodly heritage. Led, Sys. Ps 16:5–6

Especially we bless thee for the bread of life, which came down from heaven, which was given for the life of the world. Lord, evermore give us that bread, and wisdom to labour less for the meat which perisheth, and more for that which endures to everlasting life. John 6:27, 33, 34.

The Lord give food to the hungry, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared. Ps 146:7.

Let us be of those blessed ones that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God, and shall eat of the hidden manna. Luke 14:15. Rev 2:17

‹ In craving a blessing before meat. · When we are going on a journey. ›

Pray now: a guided prayer in six parts, with the next heads each day.

Henry’s text is in the public domain. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, No. 265 Chestnut Street. Undated, about 1840 to 1860. The preface is dated Chester, March 25, 1710. From the Internet Archive scan. The KJV text is in the public domain.