many souls as the fruit of his labor, in the vineyard of his Divine Master.

May it please thee, O God, to regard in much mercy this branch of thy Zion. Give to the people the hearing ear and the understanding heart. May they give diligent heed to the instructions of thy servant, and esteem him for his work sake. May they strengthen his hands, and encourage his heart, by their united zeal and devotion to the interests of the cause of the blessed Redeemer. May they be teachable and dutiful, and may no root of bitterness spring up among them, to disturb their harmony, or mar their peace.

Hear, O God, our prayer; grant us grace to live to thy glory, and to devote ourselves wholly unto thee. And when we shall have done serving thee on earth, wilt thou receive us to the upper and better sanctuary, through Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

FORM FOR THE INDUCTION OF AN

ELDER, OR ELDERS.

PASTOR. Beloved brethren: inasmuch as the office of an Elder was deemed essential in the early history of the Church, it is still meet that Elders should be appointed to rule among us.

CLERK. Brothers A. B., C. D., etc., have been elected Elders of this Church, and are now present and ready to assume the duties of their office.

[The Elders advance in front.]

PASTOR. Let the Elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in word and doctrine. To your trust are committed affairs of importance. You are to be leading officers of this Church. You are to assist the Pastor in his duties, by your counsel and advice; to have a general superintendence of the affairs of the Church, and take charge of its orphans, if any should be left to its care. You are constituted a committee to investi

gate and report upon all applications for membership, and all cases of difficulty between members, which may call for the action of the Church, and perform such other duties as the welfare of the Church may require.

With these duties before you, do you promise that you will perform them faithfully, according to the grace that shall be given you.

ANS. -I do.

Let us pray.

Our Father, who art in Heaven; we look to thee as our only unfailing counsellor and guide. Do thou, O Lord, impart richly of thy wisdom and grace to these Elders, who are now appointed to rule among us. Grant unto them, we pray thee, understanding and strength, discretion and judgment, that they may discharge every duty with fidelity, and in a manner to meet thine acceptance. May they be blessed of thee, in all their labors of love and duty, and prove a blessing to this Church, and an ornament

to their Christian profession; and at last, may they unite with the Elders around the throne, in praising thee forevermore. Amen.

PASTOR. And when they had ordained them Elders in every Church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. And now, brethren, in behalf of this Church, I greet you as its Elders; and I commend you to God, and the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and give you an inheritance among them that are sanctified.

[It is proper for the Elders, in a meeting of the Church, to sit upon the right hand of the Pastor.]

FORM FOR THE INDUCTION OF A DEACON OR DEACONS.

PASTOR.Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples, and said unto them, It is not meet that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

CLERK. Brothers A. B., C. D., &c., have been elected deacons of this Church, and are now ready to assume the duties of their office.

[The Deacons will here advance in front.]

P. Likewise must the Deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a Deacon, being found blameless.

For they that have used the office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith, which is in Jesus Christ.

Brethren, you are to have the charge of the finances of the Church. It is your duty to investigate all applications for