The Words Of Reception

The words of reception are those words of faith said by both minister and people at the giving and receiving of the bread and wine.

The Words of Reception in Liturgical Churches As people are kneeling at the rail or standing before the Table to receive the bread and wine, the server and the people say one of the following phrases: Traditional The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by faith, with thanksgiving. The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. or The body (blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. Amen. or The body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. The blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Amen. or The body of Christ given for you. Amen. The blood of Christ shed for you. Amen. or The Bread of heaven. The cup of salvation. (The Book of Common Prayer) The Words of Reception in Nonliturgical Churches. When the bread and wine are delivered to the people in the pew, the minister may say: Over the Bread: Take eat; this is my body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of me (1 Cor. 11:24). Over the Wine: This cup is the new covenant in my blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me (1 Cor. 11:25). When the congregation walks forward to receive the bread and wine, one or more of the options in the section above (The Words of Reception in Liturgical Churches) are used.