1 John, ii. 25. This is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

How infinitely gracious is our God! to excite and encourage us in his service, by the promise of immortal glory and bliss. Give me a firm faith in thy gracious promises, that no pleasures may corrupt my heart, no difficulties discourage me from serving thee.

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

That I am invited to thy holy table, is not because I am worthy, but because thou O God, art infinitely gracious and merciful.Have compassion on my infirmities; accept of my sincere but imperfect resolutions. I acknowledge my unworthiness-I. place all my hopes of acceptance in thy mercy and love, through Jesus my Redeemer-sincerely do I resolve to lead a new life-to use all diligence to secure the glorious privileges of my Christian vocation. With these sacred purposes, I presume to advance, O Lord, to thy altar; trusting to thy mercy for the pardon of all my defects, and to thy powerful grace to quicken in me those holy dispositions which will make me an acceptable guest at thy holy Table.

Immediately before going up to the Altar use the following Prayer.

O gracious and merciful God! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! look down from heaven, the throne of thy eternal glory, upon me thy un

worthy servant, with the eyes of mercy and compassion. O Lord my God, I disclaim all merit; I renounce all righteousness of my own; and I fly for refuge, for pardon, and sanctification, to the righteousness of Jesus, thy anointed. For thy tender mercies' sake, for the sake of the blessed Jesus, the Son of thy love, in whom thou art ever well pleased, have mercy upon me; receive my prayers; pardon my infirmities; strengthen iny weak resolutions; guide my steps to thy holy altar, and there feed me with the meat that perisheth not, but endureth to everlasting life. AMEN.

Then advancing to the Altar, and humbly kneeling down, use the following ejaculato ry Prayer before receiving the consecrated Bread.

O my Lord and my God! may I receive this sacred symbol of thy crucified body in remembrance of the sacrifice of thy cross, trusting alone in thy infinite merits. By the power of thy grace, may I be delivered from condemnation and death.

When the minister repeats the words, The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life-seal this affecting petition by saying, secretly and fervently, Amen; and then reverently receive the consecrated Bread with the right hand*.]

• The receiving of the consecrated Bread with the glove on the hand, should be avoided, as familiar and irreverent. Perhaps the

Then shall the Priest first receive the Communion in both kinds himself, and proceed to deliver the same to the Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, in like manner, (if any be present) and, after that, to the People also in order, into their hands, all devoutly kneeling: And when he delivereth the bread, he shall say,

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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.

Use the following ejaculation, after receiving the consecrated Bread:

Almighty is thy power; infinite thy mercy, blessed Jesus. Be it unto thy servant according unto thy word. O let thy body nourish and strengthen me unto everlasting life. Glo ry evermore be unto thee, Holy Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my salv

Use the following ejaculation, before receiving the consecrated Cup:

I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will ratify my vows with this blood of the everlasting covenant; and devote myself for ever to thy service, O my God. Saviour of the world, evermore help and deliver me.

most decent and proper manner of receiving the consecrated Bread, is in the palm of the right hand crossed over the left, and then lifted to the mouth.

When the minister repeats the words, The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life-seal this affecting petition by saying, secretly and fervently, Amen ]

And the Minister who delivereth the Cup, shall say,

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.

[Use the following ejaculation, after receiving the Cup:

All powerful is the efficacy of thy precious. blood, O my Saviour. May it purify my soul from sin, and be a fountain of pardon, peace, life eternal... Glory be unto thee, O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world. Blessed is he who receiveth by faith the symbols of thy love in thy church on earth. He shall celebrate the everlasting festival of love in thy heavenly kingdom.-Amen and Amen.

Then returning to your seat, use the following. Prayer:

· Blessed Jesus! relying on thy mercy, I have bowed myself at thy Table, to receive the precious pledges of thy dying love. O may thy presence go with me from thy holy altar; that, when I return to the necessary labours and duties of this miserable world, I may be en

abled, by thy grace, to obey thy commandments, and to rejoice in the smiles of thy love. Guided by thy mercy through all the dangers and trials of my pilgrimage, may I at length depart out of this world in peace, in a steadfast reliance on thy merits, in the joyful hope of the fruition of the glories of thy kingdom, O blessed Jesus, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, I render all the praise of my redemption. AMEN.

On Christmas Day, Easter Day, &c. add to your other devotions at the Communion, the following:

Upon Christmas Day, and seven days after.

I desire, O God, evermore to bless and praise thee for thy infinite love. For thou didst take compassion on mankind in his state of condemnation and misery, and didst send thy only Son into the world to instruct and guide us by his holy doctrine and example; to redeem us from sin, and to purchase for us everlasting happiness, by the sacrifice of his death. Grant, O Lord, that, through the power of thy grace and heavenly benediction, I may fulfil the design of my Saviour's coming. "Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, may I live righteously, soberly, and godly in this present world," and thus be prepared to dwell for ever with thee, O Father of mercies, and God of all