About this book
“Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.”―1 Corinthians 11:24 Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper as a sign and seal of His finished work for His people. Yet, many Christians do not know how to benefit from this sacred meal. In this collection of short essays, the Puritans help us understand the significance of this gracious ordinance. Read The Puritans on the Lord’s Supper to receive encouragement to partake with reverence and joy. Works included in this volume: • The Passover by Richard Vines • The Lord’s Supper Is a Federal Ordinance by Edmund Calamy • The Express Renewal of Our Christian Vows by Edmund Calamy • The Duty to Partake of the Lord’s Supper by William Wadsworth • Self-Examination by Joseph Alleine • The Fruit and Benefit of Worthy Receiving by Richard Vines • The Mystery of the Lord’s Supper by Thomas Watson “If a child were to ask you what the Lord’s Supper means and why you take it, how well prepared are you to give an answer? With their typical thoroughness, the Puritans open the Bible to teach us the significance of the Supper.” ―Paul M. Smalley, coeditor of Feasting with Christ: Meditations on the Lord’s Supper “The Puritans on. . .” collects timeless wisdom from the Puritans on topics that remain relevant for the Church today. Learn about everything from evangelism to spiritual disciplines with eminent saints like Thomas Watson, John Preston, and more. Learn about everything from evangelism to spiritual disciplines with eminent saints like Thomas Watson, John Preston, and more. Each volume includes updated versions of Puritan works that will help you grow your faith!
