The traditional communion prayers for the Restoration are first found in Moroni 4 and 5 and then repeated again in D&C 17:22-23. Additionally, D&C 26:1B specifies that what is eaten and drank is not what is important; its the meaning behind it which is. Lastly, World Conference Resolution #1282 (approved on April 3, 2004) directed the First Presidency to create contemporary communion prayers which were ultimately printed in the hymnal.
In light of all this, I have decided to create my own version of the communion prayers which I feel balances tradition as well as my own theological perspectives. I have also made a variant that can be prayed in solitude. I find myself unable to consistently take communion with a group, but I nevertheless want to have the experience, and on occasion I partake by myself.
Communal
Bread
Oh God, the Essence of Cosmic Harmony,
we ask you to bless this food
and set it apart as sacred
for all those who receive it.
May they partake of it as a way of remembering you,
and may this act serve as a testament to you,
Oh God, the Divine Presence,
that they are willing to embrace, remember,
and embody your teachings.
May they always have your Spirit with them.
Amen.
Wine
Oh God, the Essence of Cosmic Harmony,
we ask you to bless this drink
and set it apart as sacred
for all those who receive it.
May they partake of it as a way of remembering you,
and may this act serve as a testament to you,
Oh God, the Divine Presence,
that they are willing to embrace, remember,
and embody your teachings.
May they always have your Spirit with them.
Amen.
Solidtude
Bread
Oh God, the Essence of Cosmic Harmony,
I ask you to bless this food
and set it apart as sacred
as I receive it.
I partake of it as a way of remembering you,
and this act serves as a testament to you,
Oh God, the Divine Presence,
that I am willing to embrace, remember,
and embody your teachings.
May I always have your Spirit with me.
Amen.
Wine
Oh God, the Essence of Cosmic Harmony,
I ask you to bless this drink
and set it apart as sacred
as I receive it.
I partake of it as a way of remembering you,
and this act serve as a testament to you,
Oh God, the Divine Presence,
that I am willing to embrace, remember,
and embody your teachings.
May I always have your Spirit with me.
Amen.