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THE LORD'S SUPPER.

566. ORDER FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER.

While the collection for the poor is being taken up, the Minister shall say one or more of these sentences:

Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.Matt. v. 16.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.—Matt. vi. 19, 20.

Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them, for this is the law and the prophets. -Matt. vii. 12.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of Father who is in heaven. -Matt. vi. 21.

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Zaccheus stood forth and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have done any wrong to any man I restore him four-fold.Luke xix. 8.

He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Let . every man do according as he is disposed in his heart; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. -2 Cor. ix. 6, 7.

As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. -Gal. vi. 10.

Godliness with contentment is great gain; for we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out. 1 Tim. vi. 6, 7.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who give thus richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.—1 Tim. vi. 17, 18, 19.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.-— Heb. vi. 10.

But to do good and to communicate forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.—Heb. xiii. 16.

But whoso hath this world's goods, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?-1 John iii. 17.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth to the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.-Prov.

xix. 17.

Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.-Psalm xli. 1.

While these sentences are being read, some fit person, appointed for that purpose, shall receive the alms for the poor; and then bring them to the Minister, who shall place them upon the table.

After which the Minister shall say:

Ye that do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; draw near with faith and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort; and

make your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees.

Then shall this general confession be made by the Minister in the name of all those that are minded to receive the Holy Communion, both he and all the people kneeling humbly upon their knees and saying: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men: we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy Divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honour and glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. ΑΜΕΝ.

Then shall the Minister say:

O Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of thy great mercy hast promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto thee; have mercy upon us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

The Collect.

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy Holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Then shall the Minister say:

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God.

Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name, evermore praising thee and saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. AMEN.

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful God, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy; Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to cat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful souls and bodies may be made clean by his death, and washed through his most precious blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us.

AMEN.

Then the Minister shall offer the Prayer of Consecration as followeth :

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there (by his oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue a perpetual memory of that his precious death, until his coming again: hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee, and grant that we, receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most

blessed Body and Blood, who in the same night that he was
betrayed took bread; and when he had given thanks he
brake it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat; this
is my body which is given for you; Do this in remembrance
of me.
Likewise after supper he took the cup; and when
he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink
ye all of this; for this is my blood of the New Testament,
which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of
sins; this do ye, as often as ye drink of it, in remembrance
of me. AMEN.

Then shall the Minister or Ministers first receive the Communion in
both kinds: and then proceed to deliver the same to the people also,
in order, into their uncovered hands. And when he delivereth the
bread he shall say:

The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy soul and body unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by faith, with thanksgiving.

And the Minister that delivereth the cup shall say:

The Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy soul and body unto everlasting life. Drink of this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for thee, and be thankful.

If the consecrated bread or wine be all spent before all have communicated, the Minister may consecrate more by repeating the prayer of Consecration.

When all have communicated, the Minister shall return to the Lord's Table, and place upon it what remaineth of the consecrated elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth.

Then may the Minister say the Lord's Prayer: the people repeating after him every petition.

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us

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