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Stump, Joseph

"An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism"

Amen.
PP _And then lie down, in peace, and sleep._
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BLESSING AND THANKSGIVING AT TABLE.
_In the plain form in which they are to be taught by the head of a
family._
BEFORE MEAT.
PP _Before meat, the members of the family surrounding the table
reverently and with folded hands, there shall be said:_
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord: and Thou givest them their meat
in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of
every living thing.
PP _Then shall be said the_ Lord's Prayer, _and after that this_ Prayer:
O Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless unto us these Thy gifts, which of Thy
tender kindness Thou hast bestowed upon us, through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
PP _After meat, reverently and with folded hands, there shall be said:_
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth for
ever. He giveth food to all flesh; He giveth to the beast his food, and
to the young ravens which cry. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that
tear Him; in those that hope in His mercy,
PP _Then shall be said the_ Lord's Prayer, _and after that this_ Prayer:
We give thanks, to Thee, O God.


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