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title: 'Explanation of the Words of Institution'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Thomas Sproull'
date: 1872-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Sacraments'
- 'Public Worship'
- 'Atonement'
scriptures:
- 'Luke 22'
- 'John 6'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/sproull-1872-explanation-of-the-words-of-institution
---

# Explanation of the Words of Institution

Explains the Words of Institution: Christ’s taking, blessing, breaking and giving of bread and cup signify his vicarious death and the new covenant, urging remembrance and self-examination.

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