To Water in Excelsis
Another in my collection of prayers, reprinted with permission. Originally written by Rev. Richard M. Fewkes as Closing Words to a worship service, this prayer has always seemed to me appropriate as a grace before meals.
I first met Rev. Fewkes in January 1988 - my first exposure to Unitarian Universalism. He was at that time, the minister at First Parish Church in Norwell, MA.
To water in excelsis. In vino veritas.
As Jesus came eating and drinking and made friends with the people of the earth regardless of social distinction or class let us strive to do likewise in our own eating and drinking, thinking and speaking, living and acting.
And let us ever be thankful in the food we eat, the friends we share, the water and wine we drink, the air we breathe, and the songs we sing. So be it. Amen.
