The Blessing of God rest upon all those who have been kind to us,
have cared for us, have worked for us, have served us,
and have shared our bread with us at this table.
Our merciful God,
reward all of them in your own way.
For yours is the glory and honor forever.
Amen.

Saint Cyril (AD 850) in Bless This Food: Ancient and Contemporary Graces from Around the World by Adrian Butash