Luther's Little Instruction Book: The Small Catechism of Martin Luther

Appendix II. How a Father Should Teach His Household to say Grace and Return Thanks at Meals:

The children and servants should come to the table modestly and with folded hands and say:

All eyes look to you, O Lord, and You give everyone food at the right time. You open Your generous hands and satisfy the hunger of all living things with what they desire.((Psalm 145:15-16))

Note:

“What they desire” means that all animals get so much to eat, that they are happy and cheerful. Because, worry and greed interferes with such desires.

After this, pray the Lord’s Prayer and the following prayer:

Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless us and these gifts, which we receive from Your generous hand, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.