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Q. 3. But may not Ministers admit some, who ought not to admit themselves?

A. False and Rotten Hearted Hypocrites ought not to come, nor these who are Leavened with Malice, or have any Lust Reigning in their Heart; And Generally all such as have not been at some pains to prepare their Heart for the Lord, in this Ordinance, ought not to Partake of it.

Q. 4. How oft must we Partake of this Sacrament?

A. Very frequently, Because, we have frequent need of Spiritual Food, & if we often Feed our Bodies on our daily Bread, how much more should we often Feed our Souls on Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life?.

And that you may manage thy Work aright, Take care to follow these few Directions.

I. Before