ion repeating after the the apostolic benediciii. 14) in dismissing the

cual shall be invariably e offices for which it is

How shall we guard against inging.

y choosing such hymns as r the occasion.

singing too much at once; than five or six verses. ng the tune to the words. n stopping short, when the iven out, and asking the ow do you know what you Did you speak no more t?"

our congregations let the n to sing, and use our own

6. Exhort every person in the gregation to sing; not one in ten

SECTION II.

OF PRAYER-MEETINGS.

Ques. What directions are g concerning prayer-meetings?

Ans. 1. Let the pastor hold pra meetings, weekly, in every chu where it is practicable; and when cannot himself attend, let him eng local preachers, exhorters, class-leade and others, to hold them.

2. Let prayer-meetings be held a at other places where there is a prol bility of their doing good.

What directions are given ove-feasts?

Love-feasts shall be held at such other times as the charge may consider expeclosed doors, to which, beh-members, other serious be admitted by him. -nducting the love-feast, and prayer, the preacher short address, setting forth and design of this instituone present then partakes bread and water in token y love; the members then details of their religious and the meeting is closed

Ques. 2. How often shall we ] strangers to be present at our feasts?

Ans. Let them be admitted the utmost caution; and the person on no account above twi thrice, unless he become a memb

SECTION IV.

OF CLASS-MEETINGS.

Ques. 1. What directions are gi concerning class-meetings?

Ans. 1. Let the membership every church, wherever it is practi ble, be divided into smaller compani called classes, according to their spective places of abode; and let t members be exhorted to attend t meetings of the same.

time and place, at their and their leaders may conducting the exercises. stor shall visit every class cer, and report its condiuarterly Conference; and general class-meetings as hall find it expedient. Can any thing be done in ke the class-meetings more

Change improper leaders. e leaders frequently meet classes.

; observe which leaders are seful; and let these meet asses as often as possible.