For the Beauty of the Earth
We give you thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of
earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains, plains,
and rivers; for the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers.
We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we may
safeguard them for our posterity. Grant that we may continue
to grow in our grateful enjoyment of your abundant creation,
to the honor and glory of your Name, now and for ever. Amen.
For the Harvest
Most gracious God, by whose knowledge the depths arebroken up and the clouds drop down the dew: We yield theehearty thanks and praise for the return of seedtime and harvest,for the increase of the ground and the gathering in of its fruits,and for all the other blessings of thy merciful providencebestowed upon this nation and people. And, we beseech thee,give us a just sense of these great mercies, such as may appearin our lives by a humble, holy, and obedient walking beforethee all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom,with thee and the Holy Ghost be all glory and honor, worldwithout end. Amen. |
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