Keith's Table Grace #3

This blessing arose out of our discussions in class about consciousness of all the stages involved in bringing food to our tables, and the importance of remembering the people who have labored to bring us nourishment...

Bless, O Lord, the hands...
Bless the hands that broke the soil, and scattered the seed, that pulled the weeds, and reaped the crops...
Bless the hands that fed your creatures, and yes, O God, the hands that slaughtered...
Bless the hands that processed and packaged, and the hands that loaded and drove the trucks... Bless the hands that stocked the shelves, the hands that worked the cash register, the hands that bagged the purchases...
Bless the hands that cooked the food, and bless the hands that serve it...
Bless the hands now lifted in thanks to you.
May we join our hands in unity around your great banqueting table, sharing in love for you and for one another. AMEN