A Grace Before Dinner, Extempore

    a grace before dinner, extempore
    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!