For M. G.

April 5

For M. G.

Mark well these words from the holy communion, because everything I am about to say relates to them.

We do not presume to come to this table, or 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 pr…