Thoughts from a communicant

Why I come to the altar of God

I come not because I am worthy, but because I have sinned and fallen short of what, by God's help I might have been.

I come, not that there is magic in partaking of Christ's body and blood, but because of the Lord's command "Do this for the remembrance".

I come, because here is portrayed the sacrifice of my Lord who gave Himself for me.

I come, because I find myself drawn closer to God, the Christ of Calvary, and to those who kneel with me at Holy Communion. Yes, I am made to feel my kinship to all those everywhere who proclaim Christ as Saviour.

I come, because I rise from the Lord's Table with a new strength, courage, and power to live for Him who died for me.