I would have my entire family with me on the same bench.
Upon reaching my seat, I would kneel, or bow the head in a few words of silent prayer, asking the Lord to prepare my heart for a season of spiritual worship and the acceptance of the truths and instructions presented by His messengers.
I would join in the singing with my whole soul, not making it a mere word or note service, as it often is.
While public prayer is being offered, I would have a personal, silent prayer of my own to offer. This prayer would be short, so that, when through with it, I could follow the trend of the one who is praying aloud.
I would greet every stranger and make him feel that I appreciated his coming to worship with us.
I would see that every visiting member or stranger is invited into some home for lodging and entertainment. I would not forget to be hospitable.
I would frequently invite the minister into my home, feeling that his presence would increase the spirituality of my family.
I would not criticize the minister, the sermon, or the church, before my children, or non-church-members. I would exercise the greatest charity toward them all.
I would frequently remember the minister with little gifts and tangible assistance, and thus help to share the sacrifices he makes for the Church—which means me and my family.
I would occasionally call on the minister in his home.