Into thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that is mine. Let Thy
holy angel have charge concerning me, that the wicked one may have no
power over me. Amen.

PP _And then lie down, in peace, and sleep._

* * * * *

BLESSING AND THANKSGIVING AT TABLE.

_In the plain form in which they are to be taught by the head of a
family._

BEFORE MEAT.

PP _Before meat, the members of the family surrounding the table
reverently and with folded hands, there shall be said:_

The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord: and Thou givest them their meat
in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of
every living thing.

PP _Then shall be said the_ Lord's Prayer, _and after that this_ Prayer:

O Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless unto us these Thy gifts, which of Thy
tender kindness Thou hast bestowed upon us, through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

PP _After meat, reverently and with folded hands, there shall be said:_