Christmas Table Prayers

We take with thanks now, God of Heav'n,
this daily bread that you have giv'n.
And for our spirits, too, for Life,
we've thanks for love in Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Suggested tunes:
O WALY WALY (the version in 3/4 time)
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR—"That Easter Day with Joy was Bright"
HER KOMMER DINE ARME SMAA—"Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, are We"
WAREHAM (Knapp)—"The Church of Christ, in Every Age"
EMMANUEL (Balle)—"The Happy Christmas Comes Once More"

 

We bow our heads in gratefulness
to mark, good Lord, your faithfulness
in daily bread for nourishment,
for lasting bread through Christ you've sent.
Amen.

PUER NOBIS NASCITUR—"That Easter Day with Joy was Bright"
HER KOMMER DINE ARME SMAA—"Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, are We"
WAREHAM (Knapp)—"The Church of Christ, in Every Age"
EMMANUEL (Balle)—"The Happy Christmas Comes Once More"
TALLIS' CANON—"All Praise to Thee, my God, this Night"
(Can be done as a round. Have three groups, each starting a measure later.
End with everyone on "Amen" after the last group finishes.)

 

A little gift for your Christmas meals!

We're offering two lyrics for singable prayers. Plus, we're offering accompaniments (most with introductions) that you can play on a cell phone or other device to enjoy by yourself or at your family table. Choose a tune you know or especially like!

Lyrics:


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Sheet MusicSome Audio Files

O WALY WALY:

PUER NOBIS NASCITUR:

HER KOMMER DINE ARME SMAA

WAREHAM (Knapp)

EMMANUEL (Balle)

TALLIS' CANON:

 

 

 

 

 

Musical Details:

These texts are all Long Meter (8 8 8 8), so check your hymnals for even more tune choices. You can probably find something very familiar.

 

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