Monthly preparations for the Holy Communion by R.B

A Divine Soliloquy.

O My Soul! thou hast been feasted with the Son of God, at his Table, upon his Flesh and Blood, in preparation for the Feast of Endless Glory; thou hast seen there represented, what sin deserveth, what Christ suffered, what wonderful Love, the God of infinite goodness hath expressed to thee. Thou hast had Communion with the Saints; thou hast renewed thy Covenant of Faith, and thankful Obedience, unto Christ. Thou hast received his renewed Covenant of Pardon, Grace and Glory to thee; O carry hence the lively sense of these great and excellent things upon thy heart. Remember, O my Soul! thou camest not (to that holy Table) only to enjoy the mercy of an hour, but that which may spring up to endless Joy. Thou camest not only to do the duty of an hour, but to promise that which thou must perform while thou livest on Earth. Remember daily, especially when Temptations to unbelief, and sinful heaviness assault thee, […] ⟨p. 146⟩[…] ⟨p. 147⟩[…] ⟨p. 146⟩[…] ⟨p. 147⟩⟨p. 148⟩what pledges of Love thou hast received. Remember daily, especially when Flesh, and Devil, and World, would draw thy heart again from God; and temptations to sin are laid before thee, what Bonds God and thy own Consent have laid upon thee. Remember, O my Soul! if thou art a Penitent Believer, thou art now forgiven, and washed in the Blood of Christ. O! go your way, and sin no more; no more thro' wilfulness, and strive against your sins of weakness. Wallow no more in the Mire, and return not to thy Vomit. Let the exceeding Love of Christ constrain thee, having such Promises, as 2 Cor. 6. 17, 18. O cleanse thy self from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.