A sacrament, you know, is 'an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace, given unto us, ordained by Christ himself, as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof.' Now the Lord has ordained bread and wine in the holy supper, as the outward mark, which we behold with our eyes.

It is a sign, a token, a seal of his love, grace, and blessing, which he promises to, and bestows on, all who receive it, rightly believing on his name and work.

He in this manner preserves amongst us a 'continual remembrance of his death, and of the benefits which we receive thereby.'" "What do you believe respecting the death of Christ, Jenny ?" "That because he died, sir, we live." "What life do we live thereby ?" "The life of grace and mercy _now_, and the life of glory and happiness hereafter; is it not, sir ?" "Yes, assuredly: this is the fruit of the death of Christ, and thus he 'opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.' As bread and wine strengthen and refresh your poor, weak, fainting body in this very sickness, so does the blessing of his body and blood strengthen and refresh the souls of all that repose their faith, hope, and affections on him who loved us and gave himself for us." Tears ran down her cheeks as she said,-- "Oh, what a Saviour! Oh, what a sinner! How kind! how good! And is this for me ?" "Fear not, dear child.

He that has made you to love him thus, loves you too well to deny you.

He will in no wise cast out any that come to him." "Sir," said the girl, "I can never think about Jesus and his love to sinners, without wondering how it can be.