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Who then receives this Sacrament worthily?

Fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a fine outward training; but he is truly worthy and well prepared who has faith in these words, ``Given and shed for you for the remission of sins.'' But he who does not believe these words, or doubts them, is unworthy and unprepared; for the words ``for you'' require truly believing hearts.



Jesse Jacobsen 2004-08-26