Eucharistic Blessing from the Didache, approx. 70 AD

Eucharistic Blessing from the Didache, approx. 70 AD
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“We thank you, O our Father, for the Holy vine of David your child, which you have made known to us by your child Jesus. Yours be the glory forever.”

Notice the similarity in “titling” Jesus and David.

“We thank you, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you have made known to us by your child Jesus. Yours be the glory forever. As this broken bread was once scatted in grains upon the mountains, and being gathered together became one; so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth unto your kingdom. Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ forever.”

If that isn’t beautiful… That all may be one. Through time and space, we gather together in the ritual given to us by Christ.

Prayer of thanks for after the meal:

“We thank you, holy Father, for your holy name which you have made to dwell in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith and immortality which you have made known to us by your child Jesus. Yours be the glory forever. You, O Almighty Sovereign, did create all things for your name’s sake, and gave men food and drink to enjoy, that they might give thanks unto you; but to us did you graciously give spiritual food and drink and life eternal, through your child. Before all things we give thanks to you for that you are mighty. Yours is the glory forever. Remember, O Lord, your church to deliver her from all evil and to perfect her in your love; and gather her together from the four winds, her that is sanctified unto your kingdom which you did prepare for her. For yours is the power and the glory forever. Let grace come, and this world pass away. Hosanna to the God of David. If any is holy let him come; if any is not let him repent. Maranatha. Amen.

The translation used is by Charles Taylor, Master of Cambridge.