A Grace Before Dinner.
O thou, who kindly dost provide
For every creature's want!
We bless thee, God of Nature wide,
For all thy goodness lent:
And if it please thee, Heavenly Guide,
May never worse be sent;
But, whether granted or denied,
Lord bless us with content!
Amen.
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Submitted on August 03, 2020
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
| Characters | 244 |
| Words | 45 |
| Stanzas | 1 |
| Stanza Lengths | 9 |
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