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The Eucharist as written in a very early Church document, The Didache,  probably First Century.~~~~~~~~~~~~
      But as touching the Eucharistic thanksgiving give ye thanks thus.
First, as regards the cup:
          We give Thee thanks, O our Father, for the holy vine of Thy son David,
          which Thou madest known unto us  through Thy Son Jesus;
          Thine is the glory for ever and ever.
Then as regarding the broken bread:
           We give Thee thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge
           which Thou didst make known unto us through Thy Son Jesus;
           Thine is the glory for ever and ever.
As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains
            and being gathered together became one, so may Thy Church be
            gathered together
            from the ends of the earth into Thy Kingdom;
            for thine is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.
  But let no one eat or drink of this Eucharistic thanksgiving, but
           they that have been baptized into the name of the Lord; for
           concerning this also the Lord hath said; "Give not that which is
           holy to the dogs".
  And after ye are satisfied thus give ye thanks:        
            We give Thee thanks, Holy Father, for Thy Holy Name,
            which Thou hast made to tabernacle in our hearts,
            and for the knowledge and faith and immortality,
            which Thou hast made known unto us through Thy Son Jesus:
            Thine is the glory for ever and ever.
Thou, Almighty Master,
            didst create all things for Thy name's sake,
            and didst give food and drink unto men for enjoyment,
            that they might render thanks to Thee;
            but didst bestow upon us spiritual food and drink and
            eternal life through thy Son.
            Before all things we give Thee thanks that Thou art powerful;
            Thine is the glory for ever and ever.
                 Remember, Lord, Thy Church to deliver it from all evil
                 and to perfect it in Thy love; and gather it together from
                 the four winds, even the Church which has been sanctified--
                 into Thy kingdom which Thou hast prepared for it;
                 for Thine is the power and the glory for ever and ever.
May grace come and may this world pass away.
                 Hosanna to the God of David.  If any man is holy, let him come,
                 if any man is not, let him repent.
               Maran Atha. Amen.
Thank you for visiting us.  May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies.  We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Thy Table. But Thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy.  Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, an he in us.  Amen.   ~ ~ ~ Book of Common Prayer.
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