Objects to be sought: Unity of thought; Sustained interest; Religious impression.

1. Pulpit Decorum. 2. The Service of Song: Sympathy of pastor with choir; Selection of hymns; Devotional singing. 3. Reading of the Scriptures: (1.) The selection; (2.) The reading; (3.) Comments. 4. Public Prayer: (1.) The form; (2.) The matter; (3.) The order; (4.) The manner. 5. Preaching. (1.) Sermons: Doctrinal; Experimental; Practical. (2.) Exposition: Advantages; Methods.

[SECTION IV.]

Social Devotional Meetings

1. Prayer-meetings; 2. The covenant-meeting; 3. The inquiry-meeting; 4. Meeting for examination of candidates for the church; 5. Meeting for the officers of the church; 6. Church meetings for business.

[SECTION V.]

Administration of Ordinances

Preparatory instruction; Administration—1. Of Baptism; 2. Of the Lord’s Supper.

[SECTION VI.]

The Pastor and the Sunday-school