Publisher's Synopsis
The Lord's Supper is one of the Christian Sacraments. It is one of those Ordinances which Christ specially appointed for the good of His people. Now, what is meant by the word "Sacrament." A Sacrament means an outward sign of some inward blessing. Mere words and commands are very apt to be forgotten by us. Therefore our Lord Jesus Christ, who well knew our weakness, appointed certain outward ceremonies, which we can see, to bring before our minds, and to convey to our souls, certain inward and spiritual blessings which we cannot see.The word "Sacrament" has also a further meaning. It was formerly used to signify the oath, by which Soldiers bound themselves to be faithful to their General. And so, when we partake of the Sacraments of the church, (that is, Baptism and the Lord's Supper, ) we do in fact pledge ourselves to be true and faithful soldiers of Christ, who is the great " Captain of our salvation."In this book your attention is directed to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, or, as it is sometimes called, the Holy Communion.My Christian Reader, you and I have a very solemn subject before us. And I entreat you not to read another page, without asking for God's blessing. May your prayer come, not from your lips only, but from your heart
