Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

Almighty God, most merciful Father,

you open your hand 

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

We give you most humble and hearty thanks

that you have crowned the fields with your blessing,

and have permitted us once more

to gather in the fruits of the earth.

Bless and protect the living seed 

of your Word sown in our hearts,

that in the abundant fruits of righteousness

we may always present to you an acceptable thank-offering;

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one true God, now and forever. Amen.

Source: The Lutheran Hymnary, 1913