HOLY COMMUNION

Hymn No. 351; I AM NOT WORTHY HOLY LORD;

PRAYERS OF INTRCESSION

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are opened, 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.
Amen.

Almighty and ever-lasting God, who by Thy holy apostle hast taught
us to make prayers and supplication, and to give thanks, for all men,
we humbly beseech Thee most mercifully to accept our alms and
obligations, and to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto Thy
Divine Majesty, beseeching Thee to inspire continually Thy universal
Church with the spirit of truth, unity and concord, and grant that all
they that do confess Thy Holy Name may agree in the truth of Thy
Holy Word and live in unity and Godly love.

We beseech Thee also to save and defend all holy and righteous rulers
and governors, that under them ,we may be Godly and quietly
governed. And grant that all that are put in authority under them ,
may truthfully and without bias minister justice to the restraining of
wickedness and vice and to the maintenance of true faith and virtue
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Give Grace, O Heavenly Father, to all the ministers of Thy Gospel that
they may both by their life and doctrine, set forth Thy true and living
word, and rightly and duly administer Thy Holy Sacraments. And to all
Thy people and especially to this congregation here present, give Thy
heavenly grace that with meek hearts and due reverence they may
hear and receive Thy holy words with thanksgiving, truly serving Thee
in holiness and righteousness all the days of their lives.

We most humbly beseech Thee in Thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort

and succor all them who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness or any other adversity, We bless Thy Holy Name for
the courage given to all servants who have departed this life in Thy
faith and steadfastness. Grant us grace so to follow their good
examples that with them we may be partakers of Thy heavenly
kingdom. All this we ask, O Father, in Jesus Almighty Name. Amen.

A hymn may be sung. Hymn No. 189; O GOD UNSEEN YET EVER NEAR;

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING INCLUDING THE BLESSING OF BREAD

AND WINE.

MINISTER: Lift up your hearts.

ALL: We lift them up unto the Lord.

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MINISTER: Let us give thanks unto the Lord.

ALL: It is meet and right so to do.

MINISTER: 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 Angles 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 of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory.

Glory be to Thee O Lord Most High, We thank Thee O God.

ALL: And praise Thy Holy Name.

MINISTER: For all the wonders of creation, for all the blessing of Thy

Providence and for all Thy loving kindness to us and all

Men. We thank Thee, O God.

ALL: And praise Thy Holy Name. Page 3.

MINISTER: For Jesus Christ our Lord who with Thee in the beginning,

Through whom all things were made, who for our

salvation was made flesh and dwell among us full of grace

and truth, We praise Thy Holy Name.

ALL: And praise Thy Holy Name.

MINISTER: For His life and ministry mighty in deed and word, for

His agony in the garden of Gethsemane for His patience

And meekness in the judgement hall, and for His stripes

By which we are healed, We thank Thee, O God.

ALL: And praise Thy Holy Name.

MINISTER: For His precious sufferings and death upon the cross,

For His body broken for our salvation and for His blood

Shed for the remission of our sins whereof this bread and

Cup are symbol and sign, We thank Thee O God.

ALL: And praise Thy Holy Name. Page 4.

MINISTER: For His glorious resurrection and ascension for His

Continual intercession and rule at Thy right hand, for His

Gift of the Holy Spirit, for the fellowship of the Church for

The word and sacraments, for all the means of grace and

The hope of glory, We thank Thee O God.

ALL: And praise Thy holy Name.

The deacon or elders assisting the Bishop or minister shall now take
the bell and the water as the Bishop or minster continues to say;

Send down Thy Holy Spirit, We beseech Thee, O Lord to

Sanctify both us and thine own gifts of Bread and Wine,

That the Bread which we brake, the Cup of blessing which

We bless may be to us the communion of the Body and

Blood of Christ, that we, through faith may be partakers

Of His Body and Blood, with all His benefits to our spiritual

Nourishment and growth in grace.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION INCLUDING BREAKING OF BREAD AND
RAISING OF WINE. Hymn No. 355 B; BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE;

Having blessed the Sacrament the Bishop or Minister shall say:

According to the holy institution, example and command

Of Him, we do this, who the same night in which He was

Betrayed, took Bread, gave thanks, He broke it, and said,

Take eat, this is My Body, which is broken for you, this do

In remembrance of Me.

After the same manner also He took the Cup , saying; This

Cup is the New Covenant in My Blood, drink ye all of it,

As often as you drink it you do show My death until I come.

Hymn No. 350; HOLY,HOLY,HOLY

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WORDS OF INVITATION

The minister shall then invite the congregation to the Lord’s table
saying one of the following:

You that do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are

In peace and charity with your neighbours, and are

Resolved to lead a new life, following the Commandments

Of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and walking from

Henceforth in His Holy ways: draw near with faith, and

Take this Sacrament to your comfort and growth in grace.

OR: Come to this sacred table, not because you must, but

Because you may; come not to testify that you are

Righteous, but that you sincerely love our Lord Jesus

Christ, and desire to be His disciple; come not because

You have any claim on heaven’s reward but because of

Your frailty and sins, you stand in constant need of

Heaven’s mercy and help.

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OR: Now that the Supper of the Lord is spread before you,

Lift up your minds and hearts above all faithless fears

And cares, let this Bread and Wine be to you the witnesses

And signs of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of

God and the Communion of the Holy Spirit . Before the

Throne of the heavenly Father, and the cross of the

Redeemer , consecrate your lives afresh to the Christian

Obedience and service, and pray for strength to do and

Bear the Holy will of God.

SHARING OF BREAD AND WINE:

Hymn No. 355; ACCORDING TO THY GRACIOUS WORD;

Having first taken the Sacrament the bishop or minister shall serve the
Deacons and Elders who in turn shall assist him in serving the
congregation.

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As each receives the Bread, the Minister shall say;

“Take eat this is the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ broken

For your sake, this do in remembrance of Him.”

As each receives the Wine, the Minister shall day;

“This Cup is the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ of the New

Testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Drink ye all of it in Jesus Name.

SHORT PERIOD OF SILENCE (2 TO 3 MINS.)

All received the Sacrament, the Minister shall say;

Let us all now bow in silence.

There after;

Hymn No 360; BLEST BETHE TIE THAT BINDS.

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POST COMMUNION PRAYER;

The congregation remaining standing, the Minister shall offer

extempore prayer or as follows;

Your death O Lord we commemorate,

Your resurrection we confess,

Your second coming we await

Glory be to you O Christ

Christ has died

Christ has risen

Christ will come again.

O God, our Father, we ask Thee to take our hands and

Work through them, to take our lips and speak through

Them, to take our minds and think through them, to take

Our hearts and set them on fire with Thy love; to take our

Bodies and make them the temple of Thy Holy Spirit,

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord . Amen.

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OR: Grant , O Lord, that the ears which have heard the voice of

Thy songs may be closed to the voice of clamour and dispute

That the eyes which have seen Thy great love may also

Behold Thy blessed hope; that the tongues which have sung

Thy praise may speak the truth; that the feet which have

Walked Thy courts may walk in the region of light and that

The bodies which have tasted Thy living body may be

Restored in newness of life Glory be to Thee for thine

Unsearchable gift.

DISMISSAL:

The common has been made holy, the body has been

Remembered, reconciliation has been represented.

The world is awaiting. Go in peace and all that you do,

Do if for love, and by the Spirit of Jesus who is Lord.

WE THANK THE LORD PRAYER;

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Followed by;

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and

The fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen

THE OUR FATHER PRAYER;

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy Kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespasses against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from veil for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BENEDICTION;

The Lord Bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon
you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon
you, and give you peace.

May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means
of your faith in Him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the
power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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OR;

The peace of God which passeth all understanding keep your minds
and hearts in the knowledge and love og God and of His Son, Jesus

Christ, Our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit be amongst you and remain with ypu always.

Amen.

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