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  Words at the Giving of Communion
     
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    The body of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    which was given for you,
    preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life.
    Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you,
    and feed on him in your heart by faith with thanksgiving.
     
    The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    which was shed for you,
    preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life.
    Drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for you,
      and be thankful.
     
    2         
    The body of Christ.
    The blood of Christ.
     
    3          
    The body of Christ keep you in eternal life.
    The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.
     
    4          
    The body of Christ, broken for you.
    The blood of Christ, shed for you.
     
    5          
    The bread of heaven in Christ Jesus.
    The cup of life in Christ Jesus.
     
     
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