The Doctrines and Discipline of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church / Revised Edition 1918

by Colored Methodist Episcopal Church

Ques. 1. What directions are given for uniformity in public worship?

Ans. 1. The morning service shall be conducted in the following order:

ORDER OF PUBLIC WORSHIP

1. Organ voluntary or song.

2. Singing, congregation standing.

3. Repeating "Apostles' Creed."

4. Prayer—closing with Lord's prayer, repeated or chanted.

5. Singing—anthem or hymn.

6. Reading lessons out of the Old and the New Testament—with chant by choir or suitable song between the lessons.

7. Announcements and notices.