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.
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.
Administration of Ordinances
Preparatory instruction; Administration—1. Of Baptism; 2. Of the Lord’s Supper.
The Pastor and the Sunday-school