- 54 - • Then the leader, or the whole congregation in unison, recites the 130th Psalm: ‘Out of the depths I cry out to thee, O God!’ • At the conclusion of this psalm of repentance, the leader approaches the table and in words of his own choosing prays that God may bless the bread and the wine, so that they may contribute to the Salvation of all who partake of them. • He thereupon breaks morsels from the bread and hands them, one by one, to each worshipper present, with the words: ‘Take this and eat; it is the symbol of the body of Christ, our Redeemer, who died upon the Cross so that we might be saved!’ These words are pronounced only once, very slowly, as he distributes the bread, which the worshippers eat as soon as they receive it into their hands. The officiating member is the last to take a piece and eat it. • In the same manner he then passes the cup from member to member, saying: ‘Drink you all from it. This is the symbol of the blood of our lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for the forgiveness of our sins!’ Again, the leader is the last to drink from the chalice. • He then offers a prayer of thanksgiving, • and the service is closed with a song. • If there is a deep-trance medium present, the spirit that speaks through him will take charge of the ceremony and give the necessary directions. It is not at all forbidden for the Communion service to be followed by a joyful social event, which may include a meal, for it is right that you should feel happy and express your inner joy. You should enjoy not only God’s spiritual gifts but also His earthly blessings joyously and cheerfully, without exceeding the bounds of propriety, giving thanks to God.
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