How to Bless Your Children

daily manna still provide you; when life's perils thick confound you, put His arms unfailing round you; keep love's banner floating o’er you, smite death’s threatening wave before you: God be with you till we meet again. -Jeremiah E. Rankin​ 16 From the Methodist Tradition The peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.​ 17 For the nation: Grant us peace, your most precious gift, О eternal Source of peace. Bless our country, that it may ever be a stronghold of peace, and the advocate of peace in the councils of nations. May contentment reign within its borders, health and happiness within its homes. Strengthen the bonds of friendship and fellowship between all the inhabitants of our land. Plant virtue in every soul; and may the love of your Name hallow every home every heart. May You be praised, O Lord, Giver of peace. Amen.​ 18 11