A Sojourner's Quest

PA RT I V: P E R S E V E R I NG F O R T H E L ONG H A U L / 2 7 5

Celebrant and People [From a selected communion hymn or song, sing together fourth verse of that song.] Celebrant After supper he took the cup of wine, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” [Everyone takes the cup.] Celebrant Father, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming glory; and offering to you the gifts he has given us, we praise you and we bless you. Celebrant and People [From a selected communion hymn or song, sing together fifth verse of that song.] Celebrant Jesus said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven . . . I tell you the truth unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you . . . For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink . . . The Spirit gives life, the flesh counts for nothing. The words I speak to you are Spirit and they are life.”

Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant and People [Sing together the Doxology.] Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Amen.