166.  For  what  benefit  do  we  ask  in  this  hymn?

We  pray  here  to  the  Lamb  of  God,  Who  is  about  to  impart
His  body  and  blood,  that  He  would  grant  us  the  mercy  and
peace  which  He  has  obtained  for  us  through  His  death.  Read
Ephes.  2:  13-17.
Z\}t  distribution

Take  and  eat,  this  is  the  Body  of  Christ,
given  for  thee.
Take  and  drink,  this  is  the  Blood  of  the
New  Testament,  shed  for  thy  sins.
The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and
His  precious  Blood  strengthen  and  preserve
you  in  true  faith  unto  everlasting  life.
The  Service:  The  Holy  Supper,  63

167.  Is  this  part  of  the  Service  important?

It  is  the  most  important  act  in  the  whole  Service,  because  in
it  takes  place  the  closest  communion  between  Christ  and  His
people.  The  believer  now  reaches  the  loftiest  summit  of  all
worship.    He  is  as  near  heaven  as  he  can  be  in  this  life.
168.  What  takes  place  in  the  Distribution?

The  body  and  blood  of  Christ  are  given  to  the  communicants
with  the  bread  and  wine.
169.  What  is  the  purpose  of  the  words  used  at  the  Distribution?

The  minister  thereby  calls  to  the  mind  of  each  communicant :
That  he  is  now  receiving  Christ's  body  and  blood;
That  this  body  and  blood  were  given  for  his  redemption;
That  the  Gospel  promise  of  forgiveness  is  now  applied.
170.  How  does  the  Minister  dismiss  the  communicants  from  the  altar?

The  Distribution  closes  as  it  began,  with  a  benediction.  This
blessing  also  ends  the  Administration.
