Christopher Hoctor: Blessing
That Every Day
Bless, oh Lord, the gift of food
The plentiful harvest, the vine’s gift too
Make us ever mindful of these gifts
That every day we praise you
Bless, oh Lord, the gift of friends
Sharing a laugh, a shoulder, a listening ear
Make us ever mindful of these gifts
For friends are precious and dear
Bless, oh Lord, the gift of family
A sacred kinship we rejoice
Make us ever mindful of this gift
That we praise you with a joyful voice
Bless, oh Lord, the gift of freedom
For our rights and liberty
Make us ever mindful of our warriors
The sacrifices they made for me
Bless, oh Lord, the gift of life
The gift of love for each other
Make us ever mindful that your presence
Is in every hour we share together
Bless, oh Lord, the gift of your Son
Through Him did our life renew
Make us ever mindful of this gift
That every day we praise you
Make us ever mindful of all your gifts
That every day… we praise you!
Amen
(written for and inspired by the warm hospitality of new friends, on Thanksgiving, 2010)
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