diligently in the cause of our blessed Redeemer.

In that sacred cause we would be coworkers with you; and we pledge you our encouragement in the path of duty, and our sympathy and aid, in all your seasons of weakness, suffering or sorrow. We expect also, from you, the like kind offices in return. You will, therefore, give heed to our Covenant and Declaration of Faith.

We declare that we believe in one only living and true God, who is revealed in Jesus Christ, by one Holy Spirit of grace and truth.

We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, as containing a special revelation of God, and of the duty, interests, and destiny of man.

We claim to ourselves the right to interpret the Scriptures, in the fear of God, and according to the light he has given us, and we accord to all others the same right; yet, we declare a belief in the Scriptures, as the divinely given and

authoritative standard of faith and prac tice, to be essential to the fellowship of this Church.

We disclaim all authority over the consciences of men, and disavow all right to deal with the erring or offending by other means than admonition, suspension, or withdrawal of the fellowship of the Church.

We declare the objects of this Church to be, the cultivation of faith, hope, and charity, in our own hearts; the diffusion of Gospel light and truth among our fellows, and the systematic application of the fruits of Christian love and duty to all men, and "especially to the household of faith."

We acknowledge ourselves solemnly bound, in covenant before God, with the members of this church, to walk uprightly, according to the precepts of the Gospel, as grace shall be given us so to do; to counsel and advise, and, if necessary, to admonish one another in love, and as children of one Father; to abide

by the rules and regulations of this Church; to attend its meetings, and upon public worship, unless prevented unavoidably; and, God helping us so to do, to be faithful and punctual in all the duties of our Christian profession.

Such is the solemn covenant of this Church. Do you give your hearty assent to all this, and promise to perform the duties imposed according to your best ability, and the grace that shall be given you?

[ANs. I do.]

PRAYER.

O God of our Fathers; thou who didst in ancient times seal the covenant of promise with the Patriarchs and Prophets; let thy Holy Spirit, we beseech thee, seal the covenant of love into which we have entered. Graciously be pleased to impress upon our minds an abiding sense of our relations and duties to thee, to one another, and to all our brethren of thy great and blessed family.

May we henceforth consecrate ourselves anew to thy service, and prove ourselves worthy disciples of the Saviour. Hear, O Lord, and answer our prayer, and receive us at last to thy kingdom above, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PASTOR. And now, in the name, and as the official organ of this Church, I give you this right hand, as a token and a pledge of our Christian fellowship and love; and I heartily welcome you to all the sympathies, privileges, and joys, of the relationship you have now assumed.

In behalf of this Church, I also present you this copy of the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation. Study its sacred pages, and preserve it as a memento of the obligations you have taken upon yourself. And when worldly knowledge shall be of no further use, this volume will prove a guide and solace, and its precious

*Here take the member elect by the hand.

promises shall give joy and triumph, even in the hour of death.

You will now place your signature to the constitution and laws, and opposite, you will set such sum as you are perfectly able and willing to contribute each month, to the expenses and objects of this Church.

HYMN.

FORM OF BAPTISM FOR ADULTS.

[Should any member uniting with the Church prefer the rite of Baptism, the service may be as in the form for admission of members, substituting the following for the right hand of fellowship.]

PASTOR. -[Sprinkling or pouring water upon the person.] A. B., I baptize thee in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and thus receive thee as a member of this Church. And I pronounce upon thee the blessing which God commanded his servants of old. The Lord bless thee and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto