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Text from a service of the early church concerning the Eucharist and after the Eucharist.
Concerning the Eucharist
Concerning the Eucharist, give thanks this way.
First, concerning the cup: “We thank you, our Father, for the holy vine of David your servant, which you made known to us through Jesus your servant. To you be the glory forever.”
Next, concerning the broken bread: “We thank you, our Father, for the life and knowledge which you made known to us through Jesus your servant. To you be the glory forever. Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom.
To you is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ forever.”
After the Eucharist
After the Eucharist when you are filled, give thanks this way:
“We thank you, holy…
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