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GRACE BEFORE MEAT by ANITA FITCH

First Line: SAINT FRANCIS, BLESS MY TABLE'S SPREAD
Last Line: AMEN.
Subject(s): GRACE; PRAYER;
Saint Francis, bless my table's spread:
This water and this broken bread.

Grant me the heart of thankfulness
For this the portion thou dost bless:

The grace to see The Bread and Wine
Set forth in Heavenly candleshine.

With holy joying I would sup,
Cleaning the platter and the cup.

Saint Francis, bless my poverty:
This portion and the heart of me,
Through thy great love,
Amen.



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