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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!
This is an epigram by Robert Burns. It was written in 1789 and is read here by Vivien Heilbron.
Alistair BraidwoodThis poem was first printed in the Edinburgh periodical The Caledonian Mercury on August 27th, 1789. Also known as A Grace before Dinner this poem appeared as part of a pair alongside A Grace after Meat. Neither were included in the 1793 Edinburgh edition, but later resurfaced in Dr James Currie's biography in 1800.
With Christmas dinners soon to be enjoyed, perhaps a grace might come in handy.
Donny O'Rourke
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