Answer: It is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, that, during the time of the administration of it, with all holy reverence and attention they wait upon God in that ordinance₁, diligently observe the sacramental elements and actions₂, heedfully discern the Lord’s body₃, and affectionately meditate on his death and sufferings₄, and thereby stir up themselves to a vigorous exercise of their graces₅; in judging themselves₆, and sorrowing for sin₇; in earnest hungering and thirsting after Christ₈, feeding on him by faith₉, receiving of his fulness₁₀, trusting in his merits₁₁, rejoicing in his love₁₂, giving thanks for his grace₁₃; in renewing of their covenant with God₁₄, and love to all the saints₁₅.

1. Lev 10:3; Heb 12:28; Psalm 5:7; 1 Cor 11:17,26-27
2. Ex 24:8; Matt 26:28
3. 1 Cor 11:29
4. Luke 22:19
5. 1 Cor 11:26; 1 Cor 10:3-5,11,14
6. 1 Cor 11:31
7. Zech 12:10
8. Rev 22:17
9. John 6:35
10. John 1:16
11. Phil 3:9
12. Psalm 63:4-5; 2 Chr 30:21
13. Psalm 22:26
14. Jer 50:5; Psalm 50:5
15. Acts 2:42