fence the tables
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(Scotland, Christianity, historical, idiomatic) To make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at the Lord's Supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service, in order to hinder, so far as possible, those who are unworthy from approaching the table.
fence the tables
Before the sacrament, the minister rose to fence the tables, solemnly addressing those who would commune and urging self-examination so that the unworthy might be kept from approaching.
Before the sacrament, the minister rose to fence the tables, solemnly addressing those who would commune and urging self-examination so that the unworthy might be kept from approaching.
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