Idiom
fence the tables
Meaning
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.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The minister must fence the tables before the service begins.”
“During the solemn communion service, the elder stood to fence the tables and warn those who were not prepared.”
“In accordance with the strict traditions of the congregation, the pastor proceeded to fence the tables, ensuring that only those who had examined their own hearts dared to approach.”
Examples
simple
“The minister must fence the tables before the service begins.”
contextual
“During the solemn communion service, the elder stood to fence the tables and warn those who were not prepared.”
complex
“In accordance with the strict traditions of the congregation, the pastor proceeded to fence the tables, ensuring that only those who had examined their own hearts dared to approach.”
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