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by James W. Alexander

Section XII

Warning

At the same time, we should not draw near without a holy awe. There are abuses find profanations of this sacrament, short of che riotous enormities of Corinth. God’s displeasure falls on him who rushes to this table, ignorant of its true intent and of the wsij of salvation; unprepared and careless; without solemnity and desire of right views; hard, impenitent, and indulging himself in known sia.

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