In the Evangelisch-Lutherisher Gebets-Schatz or Evangelical-Lutheran Prayer Treasures, the prayer is attributed to Martin Luther, but this is highly speculated. Text and Variations. Original German: Komm, Herr Jesu; sei du unser Gast; und segne, was du uns bescheret hast. English: Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest; And bless what you have bestowed. read more
Meal Prayers 1 Lutheran Come Lord Jesus be our Guest; And let these gifts to us be blest. And may there be a goodly share; On every table everywhere. Amen. 2 Catholic Bless us O Lord and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 3 God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food. read more