---
title: 'Rome and the “Sacred Cup”'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Thomas Dwight Witherspoon, Sr.'
date: 1880-12-22
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Apologetics'
- 'Sacraments'
- 'Roman Catholic History'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 26'
- 'Mark 14'
- 'Zechariah 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/witherspoon-1880-rome-and-the-sacred-cup
---

# Rome and the “Sacred Cup”

Editorial argues Rome’s withholding of the communion cup violates Christ’s command and primitive practice, citing Scripture and councils. Also reports local church news (sermons, ordinations, missions).

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