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Let
us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely
bestowed upon us:
For
the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the
image of Christ,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
our daily food and drink, our brothers and sisters, our
benefactors and friends,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
minds to think, hearts to love, and hands to serve,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
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We thank you, Lord.
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For
the brave and courageous who are patient in suffering and faithful
in adversity,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
the communion of saints in all times and places,
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We thank you, Lord.
For
Francis and Clare of Assisi, and for our call to follow the poor
and humble Christ,
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We thank you, Lord.
Above
all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given
to us in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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