Description
What does the Lord’s Supper represent? Who ought to come to it? What should they think about before, during and after the service? These and related questions are answered in this easily-read book. It was written particularly for those who, having professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, are coming for the first time to ‘remember’ him at his table. But its heart-warming gospel truth and searching practical directions will also be appreciated by all who seek to obey his command until he comes again.
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Table of Contents:
- The Aim of this Book
- The Lord’s Supper
- Nature of the Sacrament
- The Doctrine of the Sacrament
- Benefits to be Expected
- Admission to Full Communion
- Improper Motives
- Why Should I Partake?
- Causes of Fear
- Warning
- May Doubting Souls Come?
- Insufficient Reasons for Delay
- Imperfect Views of the Ordinance
- Encouragements
- Need of Self-Knowledge
- Self-Examination
- Questions Before the Communion
- Difficulty of the Work
- Undue Fears
- Preparation
- Congregational Preparation
- First Communion
- Simple Views
- Preliminary Services
- Feelings Suited to the Ordinance
- Christ Present
- The Administration
- The Act of Partaking
- Thoughts of Self and Sin
- Thoughts of Christ
- Thoughts of Brethren
- Cautions After Communion
- Disappointed Hopes
- Thankful Review
- Going Down to the World
- Courage
- Interval Between Communions
- Benefit of Frequent Communion
- Subsequent Communions
- Review of Numerous Sacraments
- Reasons Why Some Refrain from Partaking
- Seek the Sacramental Edification of Others
- Importance of Beginning Aright
- The Post of the Young Christian
- Blessedness of Youthful Profession
- Principle of the Christian Walk
- Means of Self-Culture
- Doctrinal Instruction
- Meditation
- Prayer
- Daily Walk
- The Lord’s Day
- Outward Conduct
- The Family
- Fashion and Amusement
- Diligence
- Humility
- Duties to the Church
- Brotherly Love
- Christian Acquaintance
- Intimate Friends
- Active Fellowship
- Aid to the Gospel
- Attendance on Worship
- Weekly Meetings
- Love of Souls
- Sunday Schools
- Charities
- Edification of Brethren
- Scandals
- Peace Making
- Reproof
- Duties to the World
- Modesty in Labours
- Seeking Opportunities
- The Spread of the Word
- Liberality
- Systematic Giving
- Personal Giving
- Conclusion
Author
James W. Alexander (1804–1859) was the oldest son of Archibald Alexander, served as a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, and became one of the most famous Presbyterian preachers of his generation.