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Plain text of Didache IX

1 And concerning the Eucharist, hold Eucharist thus:

2 First concerning the Cup, “We give thanks to Thee, our [Lord], for the Holy Vine of David Thy child [servant], which Thou didst make known to us through Jesus Thy child [servant]; to Thee be glory for ever.”

3 And concerning the broken Bread: “We give Thee thanks, our [Lord], for the life and knowledge which Thou didst make known to us through Jesus Thy child [servant]. To Thee be glory for ever.

4 As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains, but was brought together and became one, so let Thy Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Thy kingdom, for Thine is the glory and the power [alone] for ever.”

5 But let none eat or drink of your Eucharist except those who have been baptised in the Lord’s Name. For concerning this also did the [master Jesus] say, “Give not that which is holy to the dogs.”