The Administration

Although we reject the belief of any such consecration as changes the nature of the elements, we hold the moment of administering the rite to be very solemn. The sacramental actions are divinely appointed; they are significant; and they are addressed to the senses. They should therefore be attentively and reverently observed. Look at the bread broken, and the wine poured out; for herein are emblematically shown the breaking of that sacred body, and the

Bliedding of that precious blood. Look through them to the dying and atoning Saviour; this is “discerning the Lord’s body.”* Open your ear and heart to the truth which may be uttered from the word of God. Thus shall you be in readiness for the actual participation. The entire series of exercises, during which the bread and wine are given and received, with suitable words, is to be considered as sacramental; but the most solemn moment is that in which you individually receive the elements.