The Gospel

But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the curate, or for lack of company to receive with him, or by any other just impediment, does not receive the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood, the Curate shall instruct him, that if he does truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ both suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he has thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefore, he does eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his Soul's health, although he does not receive the Sacrament with his mouth.