The Communicant's Companion: Instructions for the Right Receiving of the Lord's Supper

by Matthew Henry

Publisher:

Wordsearch

, 2007

Overview

Matthew Henry, most famous for his Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible, outlines how to partake in the Lord's Supper. Very practical, insightful, and thorough. About the Author Matthew Henry (1662-1714) was a Presbyterian minister in England, who is best known for his beloved devotional commentary on the Bible. He began his commentary on the Bible in 1704. He completed his work up to the end of Acts before his untimely death by stroke. Afterward, his ministerial friends completed the work from Henry's notes and writings. His Bible commentaries have always enjoyed much popularity for "their penetrating insight, exhilarating freshness, and ingenuity of thought and expression." It has not been generally known that he was also a distinguished preacher. He began preaching at twenty-four years old and held pastorates until his death. The greatness of his sermons consists in their scriptural content, lucid presentation, practical application, and Christ-centeredness.

Product Details

• Title: The Communicant's Companion: Instructions for the Right Receiving of the Lord's Supper
• Author: Matthew Henry
• Publisher: Wordsearch
• Print Publication Date: 2007
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Christian living
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_9AFC8FDE48A24EA5A12E9D1FCE93EC7D
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2021-09-29T22:18:40Z

About Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry (1662–1714) was an English Presbyterian Minister. His father, also a minister, was ejected under the Act of Uniformity of 1662. Matthew Henry abandoned legal studies for theology and became the minister of a congregation in Chester. He founded the Presbyterian Chapel in Trinity Street. He is best known for his Commentary on the Bible.