LECTURES

ON THE

Sacrament

OF

THE LORD'S SUPPER.

London:

RIVINGTONS, WATERLOO PLACE, PALL MALL.

CUNDALL AND MILLER, NORWICH.

1860.

100.7.376.

NORWICH :

PRINTED BY CUNDALL, MILLER, AND LEAVINS,

RAMPANT HORSE STREET.

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PREFACE.

THE following Lectures were delivered under the directions of the Will of one Thomas Hall, and are now published in furtherance of the object of the testator.

It is only necessary to add, in case they should appear too short or concise, that, having been delivered extempore, the substance and leading thoughts only have been preserved.

CONTENTS.

LECTURE I.

The Lord's Supper-its solemn Institution.

ST. MATTHEW XXVI. 26, 27, 28.

Great interest derived from the time,-circumstances,-
and history of these words,-and chiefly from their or-
daining a Sacrament.-The perpetual obligation of the
Lord's Supper proved from the practice of the Apostles,-
its reference to the second Advent,—and the nature of the
ordinance. Apparent discrepancy between the gospels
explained. Exposition of each expression in the text.-
Goodness of God seen in this institution.-Contrast be-
tween it and worldly things

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LECTURE II.

The Lord's Supper-a Memorial of Christ's death.
1 COR. XI. 26.

Instituted for our benefit.—Some duties more especially
for God's glory.-The Sacrament combines both.-I. It
was appointed for a memorial.-Illustration.- Life of