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The chapter consists of a single endnote commenting on the tradition of saying grace before dinner, referencing its alleged origin in Christ's blessing before the Last Supper, and expressing personal displeasure with that analogy.
What happens
The chapter consists of a single endnote commenting on the tradition of saying grace before dinner, referencing its alleged origin in Christ's blessing before the Last Supper, and expressing personal displeasure with that analogy.
Key passages
“It is, I know, alleged that graces are said before dinner, because our Saviour uttered a blessing before his last supper. I cannot say that the idea of such analogy is pleasing to me.”
Some claim that saying grace before dinner originates from Christ's blessing at the Last Supper, but I find that comparison unappealing.
The author critiques the common justification for the practice of saying grace.