Communion Counsel and Prayers
F.J. Lankenau, D.D.
(St. Louis, Missouri: Concordia Publishing House, 1935)
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Francis James Lankenau (1868–1939) was a graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois. He served as a pastor of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) in New Orleans, Louisiana and Napoleon, Ohio.
In the book Communion Counsel and Prayers, Dr. Lankenau addresses the following topics related to the Lord's Supper:
Communion Counsel to the Newly Confirmed
What the Lord’s Supper Is
A Practical Examination before Communing
True Preparation for Communion
The Salutary Use of the Lord’s Supper
Christ’s Purpose in Instituting the Lord’s Supper
The Benefit of Holy Communion
Why Do You Wish to Commune?
Some Hindrances in the Way of a Worthy Partaking of Holy Communion
“Do You Believe that You Are a Sinner?”
"Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief”
"Follow Holiness”
"O Give Thanks Unto The Lord, For He Is Good!"
A Communion Meditation and Prayer
Why We Should Be Frequent Guests at the Lord’s Table
Communion Counsel to the Sick
Additional Communion Prayers
This book is in the public domain.