We thank you God for this food and wine

And for this club in which we dine

Let us not forget the need to care

For those who have to stand and stare

While others fill up on this bounteous fair

 

May this meal that is prepared

Be seasoned from above

With your blessing and your grace

But above all your love,

 

Bless the chefs and all who serve us

And from indigestion Lord preserve us

Assist we pray all those in need

and relieve their suffering with due speed

 

and as we party with great glee

let’s not forget those who are at sea

and so we gather in celebration

for the n.i. ‘s birthday and it’s foundation.

amen