Longreen Foxhounds
November 6th, 2010
A crisp beautiful morning at Birdlands
Como, MS
The 53rd Annual
Blessing of the Hounds
The Reverend Sam Godfrey presiding.
Bless, O Lord, rider and horse, and the hounds that run, in their running. Bless and shield these riders from danger to life and limb.
May thy children who ride and Thy creatures that carry, come to the close of the day unharmed.
Bless those over whose lands we hunt and grant that no deed of ours may cause hurt or trouble.
Bless all the creatures who partake in this hunt and grant that they may find their true destiny in Thee
Bless these hounds to our use and their lowly part in thy Service. O God, who sanctifieth all things by Thy word, pour down Thy blessings upon these
Thy servants their horses and their hounds, to all who shall take part in this hunt, grant protection of body and soul.
Grant that the spirit of true sportmansship may prevail in all that we do this day.
May the Blessings of God almighty be upon you now and reign with you always in Jesus' name we pray.
Our beloved Trumpet
with Melissa up!
Birdlands
Home of Jake and Harriet McFadden
