Before each meal, William and Elizabeth Pearl would recite the following grace. Their children and grandchildren continued the tradition saying this prayer whenever they gathered for a meal. It bound us together and defined us as family as we proclaimed our gratitude for our blessings.
We thank thee, Father, wise and good, for home and friends and daily food. Bless to our use this food we take, and save us all for Jesus’ sake. Amen
I had remembered that we always said this at Grandma Estabrook’s table and then at Alan’s moms. However, I had forgotten how it went and couldn’t find it when we cleaned out mom’s house. We had had it written in calligraphy and framed for a Christmas gift one year for mom. I appreciate seeing it in print once again. Thank you!