The Communion Prayer

Having considered the matter of self-examination as it is, the indispensable, spiritual preparation for participation in the Lord's Supper and having seriously pondered the purpose or end unto which this means of grace has been instituted in the church, namely, to commemorate the death of our Lord as the only ground and foundation of our salvation, the church is readied for the solemn act of prayer. Having considered the matter of self-examination as it is, the indispensable, spiritual...