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.
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.
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,
Then shall be said the Lord's Prayer, and after that this Prayer:
We give thanks, to Thee, O God. Our Father, for all Thy benefits, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee liveth and reigneth, for ever and ever. Amen.
TABLE OF DUTIES.