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As mom recorded, Makhi asked for the food -- not to mention him and friends -- to be blessed.

\"Bless all the boys and girls,\" he can be heard saying in the clip. \"All over the world.\"

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PHOTO: On Jan. 7, Makhi Martin led teacher Miss. Jane and classmates as they gave thanks for their food at their Christian school.
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While Martin and her husband Darnell were impressed that Makhi memorized the prayer, Martin said it's consistent with his \"great personality.\"

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\"He's very smart,\" she added. \"He's obsessed with dinosaurs. He can name all the dinosaurs and something special about them. He can tell you his birthday, his mom and dad's names, where he lives ... he can tell you everything.\"

When he's not praying at school, Makhi is looking forward to being a big brother in July.

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