Communion

Spurgeon on the Lord’s Supper

January 21, 2021

An instance occurred in Spurgeon’s church that made him blush with embarrassment. Certain members were not partaking of the Lord’s Supper because, in their judgment, inconsistent and unworthy persons were coming to the table. Never lacking in wit, Spurgeon responded, “That is highly probable; and he may be wearing your coat, and looking out of …

To Those Who Feel Unfit for the Communion

1890

To Those Who Feel Unfit for the Communion   “For there were many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto the Lord. For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, …

2 Chronicles:30-17-20

The Lord’s Supper: a Remembrance of Jesus

August 19, 1888

The Lord’s Supper: A Remembrance of Jesus   “This do in remembrance of me.” — Luke xxii. 19.   “THIS do”— that is, take bread, give thanks, break it, and eat it— take the cup, filled with the fruit of the vine, give thanks, and drink ye all of it. “This do.” Take care that you do just what Jesus …

Luke:22:19

Grace for Communion

January 2, 1887

Grace for Communion   “Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.”— Song of Solomon iv. 16.   THE soul of the believer is the garden of the Lord. Within it are rare plants, such as …

Song of Solomon:4:16