Deo Gratias = thanks be to god (any god). Grace = a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks From 129 years ago – here we have Henry S. Salt ‘spoofing’ a prayer – 6 verses attempting to make meat-munchers think / reflect. Verse 1 – refers to ‘meat’. Verse 2 – Oxen – over-driven, bruised, and sore – stumbling to the shambles’ door. (shambles = private slaughterhouse) Verse 3 –…
