DECEMBER
Christmas
December 25_Morning
We thank Thee for the blessing received during the days that are gone, and ask Thy
Divine blessing upon this food this Holy Chrismas morning, for Jesus' sake.
Amen.
Christmas
December 25_Evening
We thank Thee for this day's feast, instituted by the Birth of Thy Holy Son. Bless us and guide us through all time, we ask for Jesus' sake.
Amen.
December 26
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them meat in due season.
Amen.
December 27
Grant, O Lord, as we take this food with thankfulness, we may also receive the true Breadof Life_Thy son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
December 28
O Thou giver of every good and perfect gift, accept our tribute of praise, which we now offer, for this expression of Thy love to us, and this we ask on behalf of Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
December 29
Dear Lord, we thank Thee for this food. Sanctify it to the nourishment of our sinful bodies, pardon all our sins and save us in Heaven, for Christ's sake.
Amen.
December 30
Our most merciful Father, who of gracious goodness hast heard the devout prayers of Thy church, and turned our dearth and scarcity into plenty, we give Thee humble thanks for this blessed food which Thou hast set before us. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
December 31
We thank Thee, Heavenly Father, for Thy love and mercies and that we are given the health and strength to lend our services to Thy work. Accept our great thanks for the food laid before us each day and Thy watchfulness and care over us. Help us to be always grateful for Thy mercies, forgive us our sins, and bring us to life everlasting.
Amen.