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Food as a Symbol
Earth maker and Lord of all creation,we are mindful that this food before ushas already been blessed by the sun, earth and rain.We pause to be gratefulfor the hidden gifts of life in this food.
Bless our eyes and tasteso that we may eat this foodin a holy and mindful manner.
We lift up this bread;may it be food and symbolfor all of us who shall eat it.
- Edward Hays
Amen.
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