Prayer of General Thanksgiving

 

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we your unworthy servants
give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.

 

We bless you for our creation, preservation,

and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by
our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace,
and for the hope of glory.

 

And, we pray, give us such an

awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts
we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;

 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages.

 

Amen.

From The Book of Common Prayer