It is expected of all who desire to continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation—
Thirdly, by attending upon all the ordinances of God, such as;
The public worship of God;
The ministry of the word, either read or expounded;
Family and private prayer;
Searching the Scriptures, and
Fasting or abstinence.
These are the General Rules of our societies; all of which we are taught of God to observe, even in his written word, which is the only rule, and the sufficient rule, both of our faith and practice. And all these we know his Spirit writes on truly awakened hearts. If there be any among us who observe them not, who habitually break any of them, let it be known unto them who watch over that soul, as they who must give an account. We will admonish him of the error of his ways; we will bear with him for a season; but if then he repent not, he hath no more place among us; we have delivered our own souls.