The Closing Communion Doxology

The concluding prayer of the Eucharist is a laudatory statement of praise. Following the primitive model of the Jewish meal prayer, the prayer gives glory to God for his provision; the people respond with the Amen. In this way the worship at the Table ends on a strong note of praise. Here are several examples: Traditional Through him, glory to thee, and honor, to the Father and to the Son, with the Holy Spirit, in the holy church, now and forever. Amen. (Hippolytus, The Apostolic Tradition) Contemporary Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer) or Almighty and ever-living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood and for assur…