VIII. Although ignorant and wicked men receive th^

outward elements in this sacrament, yet they receive not; the thing signified thereby ; but by their unworthy com- ing thereunto are guilty -of the body and blood of the Lord, to their own damnation. Wherefore all ignorant and un- godly pei-sons, as they are unfit to enjoy communion with him,' so are they unworthy of the Lord's table, and cannot, without great sin against Christ, while they remain such^^ partake of these holy mysteries ^j or be admiUed thereunto "^^
*> 1 Cor. X. \6. The cup of blesa- ing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ ?