Q. 171. How are they that receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to prepare themselves before they come unto it?
A. They that receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, are, before they come, to prepare themselves thereunto, by examining themselves of their being in Christ; of their sins and wants; of the truth and measure of their knowledge, faith, repentance, love to God and the brethren, charity to all men, forgiving those that have done them wrong; of their desires after Christ, and of their new obedience; and by renewing the exercise of these graces, by serious meditation, and fervent prayer.
- 1 Corinthians 11:28.
- 2 Corinthians 13:5.
- 1 Corinthians 5:7.
- Exodus 12:15.
- 1 Corinthians 11:29.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5.
- Matthew 26:28.
- Zechariah 12:10.
- 1 Corinthians 11:31.
- 1 Corinthians 10:16,17.
- Acts 2:46,47.
- 1 Corinthians 5:8.
- 1 Corinthians 11:18,20.
- Matthew 5:23,24.
- Isaiah 55:1.
- John 7:37.
- 1 Corinthians 5:7,8.
- 1 Corinthians 11:25,26,28.
- Hebrews 10:21,22,24.
- Psalms 26:6.
- 1 Corinthians 11:24,25.
- 2 Chronicles 30:18,19.
- Matthew 26:26.