The Methodists had now chapels or meeting-houses in Bristol, London, Kingswood, and Newcastle, and societies were being formed in a great many other places. When Mr. Wesley found the work was spreading so fast, he saw it was necessary to draw up some general rules for all the members to follow.
His brother Charles helped him in this difficult task. These are some of the rules which together they drew up, and which all who joined the Methodists had to promise to obey.
Members of society must not swear.
Must keep the Sabbath Day holy.
Must not buy or sell intoxicating liquor.
Must not drink intoxicating liquor, except as medicine.
Must not fight.
Must not quarrel.
Must return good for evil.
Must not speak evil of any one.