worthy to come, I should then never come; and therefore, though I am unworthy of so great a mercy, yet I pray Thy grace to make me worthy, or at least such as Thou wilt accept.

Glory be to Thee, O LORD, who by this immortal food dost nourish our souls to live the life of grace here, and dost raise us up to life everlasting hereafter.

LORD, do Thou now and evermore give me this Bread! Amen. Amen.

The Meditations in Part I., p. 6 to p. 8, may be properly used here, if you desire more; or, if there are many Communicants before you, you may say now the special Prayers which are printed at the end of the service; or you may use what follows.

Devotions.

The Pharisees murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.—St. Luke xv. 2. I thank Thee, O JESUS, for this instance of Thy charity for sinners. I do indeed confess, that I am one of that wretched number; and do beseech Thee to receive me, though a very unworthy guest, that I may eat at Thy table, and be partaker of Thy favours.

JESUS said, What will ye that I should do unto you? The blind men said, LORD, that our eyes may be opened.-St. Matt. xx. 32, 33.

O LORD, Thou knowest the desires of my heart; for it is Thy grace that has wrought them in me, and besides Thee there is none else that can help me :— I pray Thee, therefore, that Thou wouldst have com

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passion on me, as Thou hadst on these blind men :— That the eyes of my mind may be opened:-That I may recover the light which sin has deprived me of:-That I may see the great goodness of GOD in sending Thee to redeem us:-That I may see the due reward of sin in Thy sufferings and death:And that I may follow Thy holy example all the days of my life.

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I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.-St. Mark ii. 17.

O LORD, Who hast called me to repentance by Thy word, and by this ordinance, call me also by Thy grace; but call me so powerfully that I may not turn a deaf ear, and that I may not resist Thy call. I am forced, indeed, to bring my sins along with me; but it is to crucify them with Thee, and with a full purpose, through Thy grace, never to return to those sins I have repented of.

He that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.— St. John vi. 58.

O JESUS, Who hast made the life of our souls to depend upon this Bread, grant that I may never render myself unworthy to receive so great a blessing, or deprive myself of it by my own negligence.— Make it a principle of immortal life to me, by uniting me to Thee, and to Thy Body, that I may be made partaker of a Divine nature.

When He seeth the blood (of the Paschal Lamb) on the door, He will not suffer the destroyer to come in to smite you..-Exod. xii. 23.

O JESUS, the true Paschal Lamb, Who by Thy

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precious blood hast paid the debt due to the Divine justice, and hast delivered us from the power of the destroyer!-Let me never want this token of my redemption, this saving mark of Thy Almighty protection, against the power of the devil, who is continually seeking whom he may devour.

Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup.-1 Cor. xi. 28.

That I am invited to Thy table, is not because I am worthy, but because Thou, O GOD, art infinitely good and kind. Pity my infirmities, which are known to Thee, and accept of my imperfect obedience to this command. I acknowledge my unworthiness; I place all my hopes in Thy mercy and promises in JESUS CHRIST: I sincerely purpose to lead a Christian life, and to use all diligence to make my calling and election sure. With these purposes I go to Thine altar, trusting in Thy goodness for the pardon of my defects, and for an increase of all those graces that are necessary to make me more worthy to eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup.

At going up to the Altar, say,

In the multitude of Thy mercies, O LORD GOD, do I now approach Thy Altar; O pardon my sins, and receive me graciously. Amen. Amen.

When the Priest comes towards you.

LORD, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed.

When the Minister delivereth the Bread to any one, be shall say,

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

O LORD GOD, how I receive the Body and Blood of my most blessed SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, is the very wonder of my soul, yet my most true belief, upon the word of my SAVIOUR.

At this time they are graciously offered to me and my faith; LORD, make me a worthy receiver; and be it unto me as He hath said. Amen.

by faith with thanks

giving.

And the Minister that delivereth the Cup to any one shall

The Blood of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that CHRIST'S Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful.

say,

Amen.-May the blood of CHRIST cleanse me from all sin! And may the remembrance of His death be ever

seasonably present with me!

Blessing, and honour, and glory, and thanksgiving, and power, be unto God, and unto the LAMB, for ever and ever! Amen.

Now return to your seat, that you may not hinder others from coming to the Altar, and kneeling say,

Glory to Thee, O JESUS, my LORD, and GOD, for

thus feeding my soul with Thy most blessed Body and Blood.

O let Thy heavenly food give new life and new strength to my soul; and not to me only, but also to the souls of all who communicate with me; that our faith may daily increase, that we may all grow more humble for our sins,—and may all love Thee, and serve Thee, and delight in Thee, and praise Thee, more heartily and more constantly than we have ever done before. Amen. Amen.

O how plentiful is Thy goodness, my LORD and my GOD, which Thou hast laid up for those that fear Thee, for those that put their trust in Thy mercy!

Was it not love enough, most merciful LORD, to give Thyself for me upon the Cross? But as if that had not been enough, Thou hast found out a way to give Thyself to us in the holy Sacrament, to unite Thyself to us with the closest union that 'tis possible to conceive; to become the very food, the life, the strength, the support of my soul; to become one with me; to become the very soul of my soul !

What thanks, gracious LORD, can I show to Thee for such wondrous love?

How can I ever more offend such riches of mercy as are in Thee, O crucified SAVIOUR! and yet, whilst I carry this body of sin about me, I fear I shall; but, LORD, I do from my heart renounce and abhor all things that displease Thee; I resolve to the utmost of my power to resist all temptations, and to become as totally Thine as my frail nature will permit me.

O gracious LORD, Who hast so greatly loved us, and hast given us everlasting consolation, and good