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Examining the Liturgy
This description and interpretation of the narrative of the eucharistic liturgy is based upon that with which I am familiar: the Second Order of Holy Communion used by the Anglican Church of Australia and the Book of Common Prayer and in some ways this limits the scope of the examination. I have, however, focused upon the universal, hence orthodox, Christian themes in the liturgy which, I think, the so-called 'High' Anglican Church has preserved. At times only in a virtual state, as a seed, but also at times fully actualized and bearing the fruits of His table and His Presence. I am very proud of the Anglican Liturgy and while I do not think it is perfect it is sufficient.
PRAYERS
The Collect
The Prayer of Preparation
Prayer of Approach.
This prayer is offered by the congregation after the Eucharistic prayers and the consecration of the elements.
We do not presume to come to your table, Merciful Lord,
trusting in our own righteousness
but in your manifold and great Mercy.
We are not worthy so much as to gather the crumbs under your table,
But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have Mercy.
Grant us therefore, Gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son,
Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.