An ancient prayer from Apostolic Constitutions for grace, joy, table.
Thou art blessed, O Lord, who nourishest me from my youth, who givest food to all flesh. Fill our hearts with joy and gladness, that having always what is sufficient for us, we may abound to every good work, in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom glory, honour, and power be to Thee forever.
Amen.
This prayer is for grace, joy, table. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for grace, joy, table. Give mercy, strength, and a heart made faithful before Thee. Amen.
This prayer comes from the ancient church’s habit of asking directly: for mercy, for holiness, for protection, for light. It does not perform spirituality. It reaches for God.
Use it as written, or let it become a frame for the person and need in front of you.
Lord, hear this prayer in me: grace, joy, table.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them grace, joy, table.
Lord, grant us together grace, joy, table, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for grace, joy, table.
It appears in Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts, available through Project Gutenberg.
Yes. Change the pronouns or add a name, while keeping the heart of the prayer intact.