A Grace before Dinner, Extempore by Robert Burns
The speaker thanks God for providing for every creature, asks that nothing worse be sent, and prays for contentment whether that request is granted or denied.
By Robert Burns · Genre: Devotional Poetry · 80 words
First lines
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!
Genres
- Devotional Poetry — The rhyming prayer directly addresses God with thanks and requests for provision and contentment.
Tags
prayer · gratitude · divine provision · contentment · grace before meals
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Burns
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Devotional Poetry
- Length: 80 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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