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be fitted to receive that inward and spiritual grace, even Thy most blessed body and blood, which by Thine own appointment are exhibited and conveyed to the souls of the faithful, by this bread broken, and this wine poured out.

Blessed Jesus, Thou wast wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, and by Thy stripes we are healed: Thou Who knewest no sin wast numbered with the transgressors, and didst pour out Thy soul unto death; and by Thy blood Thou hast redeemed us unto God.

O Saviour of the world, Who by Thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us, save us, and help us, I humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

PRAYER

by the communicant after consecration.

BLESSED be Thy love, O my crucified Redeemer, Who didst graciously vouchsafe to institute this sacrament to be a standing memorial of the sacrifice of Thy death, and a means of applying to us the benefits of it.

I believe, O Lord, that the bread which we break, and the cup which we drink at this Thy table, are not only commemorative signs, but the real communication of Thy body which was broken, and of

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Thy blood which was shed for us upon the cross; in that they are means of Thine own appointment, whereby all the benefits which Thy death has merited for mankind are exhibited and sealed to every worthy receiver in particular.

I believe that Thy blessed body and blood, which are thus verily and indeed received by the faithful in this sacrament, are the proper nourishment of our souls; and as necessary and efficacious to the sustenance of our spiritual life, and to our growth in grace, as eating and drinking are to the support of our animal life, and the health and strength of our bodies.

I humbly pray Thee, therefore, help Thy servants who are here met together to eat and drink at Thy table, in remembrance of Thy death and passion.

And grant, I beseech Thee, that with these sacred symbols of bread and wine, the divine food of Thy most holy body and blood may be so effectually imparted to our souls, that it may renew in us whatever has been decayed by the fraud or malice of the devil, or by our own depraved will and frailness.

Grant that through the efficacy and virtue of these blessed mysteries all carnal affections may die in us, and all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow in us.

Grant that by the gracious influences of Thy Spirit, accompanying this Thine own ordinance, we may be so strengthened with might in the inner

man, that we may have victory and triumph over the devil, the world, and the flesh; and may continue Thy faithful soldiers and servants unto our life's end.

Grant that all we who are here dedicating ourselves to Thee, may be plenteously endued with all heavenly virtues, and everlastingly rewarded, through Thy merits and intercession, O blessed Son and Lamb of God; O holy and most merciful Saviour; Who with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, One God, world without end. Amen.

PRAYER

by the communicant before receiving the bread.

O ETERNAL and Ever-blessed Saviour, Who hast told us that he that eateth Thy flesh and drinketh Thy blood dwelleth in Thee, and Thou in him; grant me, I beseeeh Thee, so to eat of this bread, and to drink of this cup with a true penitent heart and lively faith; that I may spiritually eat Thy most sacred flesh, and drink Thy most precious blood*, and become a living temple sanctified and

* The two clauses relating to the wine are then only to be used, when we apprehend we shall not have time to use the prayer particularly appointed to be used before receiving the cup.

devoted to Thy honour and service, and such wherein Thou mayest delight to dwell, and make the place of Thy rest and abode both now and ever. Amen.

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O Lord God, I desire now to renew my covenant with Thee, and to seal it in this sacrament. Lord, put Thy laws into my mind, and write them in my heart; and for the passion of Thy Son, which I now commemorate, be merciful to my unrighteousness; my sins and iniquities remember no more. O be Thou my God; and, through the help of Thy grace, I will be Thy servant from This time forth for everAmen.

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By the Minister at the delivery of the bread.

THE body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul 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.

PRAYER

by the communicant after receiving the bread.

I BELIEVE, O blessed Jesus, that Thou art the Christ, the Holy One of God, and the only Mediator between God and man, Who by the sacrifice of Thyself hast made atonement for sin, and, being set down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, art able to save all them to the uttermost who come unto God by Thee, seeing Thou ever livest to make intercession for them.

Grant, I beseech Thee, that by this sacred memorial of Thy crucified body now given and received according to Thine own institution, all the benefits of that most precious sacrifice, which Thou didst once offer up for the sins of the whole world, may be applied and sealed to my soul in particular. Amen.

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Blessed be Thy holy Name, O Lord my God, Who hast now given me to eat of the bread of life. O grant, that in the strength of this heavenly food, I may walk in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless; and go from strength to strength, till I come to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. Amen.

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