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THE
Articles of Faith and Covenant C
OF THE
PINE STREET CHURCH,
BOSTON :
WITH A
LIST OF ITS MEMBERS.
1852.
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BOSTON. PINE STREET CHURCH. The articles of faith and covenant of the Pine street church, Boston: with a list of its members. 1852. Boston, Marvin, 1852. 48р.
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PRESENT OFFICERS OF
PINE STREET CHURCH, BOSTON. 1061 May 1, 1852.
PASTOR. REV. HENRY M. DEXTER.
DEACONS. JOEL WHEELER. ZENAS ALLEN.
CLERK. SAMUEL G. PARSONS.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
PASTOR and DEACONS, with - WARREN ELLIS. GEORGE O. STRONG. JOHN C. CLAPP. CURTIS C. HOWARD.
HISTORICAL SKETCH
OF THE
PINE STREET CHURCH.
ON the evening of March 21, 1927, a large number of members from the five Evangelical Congregational Churches then existing in Boston, (viz. Old South, Park- Street, Essex-Street, Green-Street and Hanover-Street,) met at the Hanover-Street Vestry, to consider what measures might be adopted to enlarge the boundaries of Zion, and extend the influence of the Gospel'in this city. Their deliberations resulted in a resolution to erect two new meeting-houses, severally at the South and North parts of the city ; for which purpose a subscription of $20,000 was pledged the same evening, which was soon after raised to $30,000.
Both houses were erected the ensuing season, one on the corner of Salem and North Bennet, and the other on the corner of Pine and Washington Streets.
A competent number of members, designated by a joint committee of the old Churches, having agreed to be constituted as two new Churches to occupy the meeting- houses thus erected ; on the evening of Sabbath, Septent- ber 2, 1827, the two Churches were organized by the same Council, and at the same time. The public services of the occasion were held in the Park-Street Meeting-
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house, the right hand of fellowship being given to the Salem Church by Rev. B. B. Wisner, and to the Pine- Street Church by Rev. William Jenks, D. D., and an address being made to the two Churches by Rev. Lyman Beecher, D. D., and some concluding remarks by Rev. Samuel Green.
The first meeting of the Pine-Street Church, after its formation, was held at the house of Andrew Bradshaw, on the evening of Thursday, September 6, 1827. It then consisted of forty-five members, of whom twenty-six were males, and nineteen, females. Of these, five were from the Hanover-Street Church ; thirteen, from the Old South ; sixteen, from Essex-Street ; eight, from Park-Street ; and one each, from the Orthodox Congregational Churches in Brookfield, Ashburnham and Andover Theological Seminary.
The corner-stone of the Pine-Street Meeting-house was laid June 20, 1527, and the house was dedicated on Christmas day, December 25, 1527, (the sermon being preached by the Rev. Samuel Green, of the Essex-Street Church ; ) and opened for public worship on the following Sabbath. The Rev. THOMAS H. SKINNER, D. D., of Philadelphia, was installed first Pastor of the Church, April 10, 1828. On account of ill health, he asked a dismission August 15, which was granted by the Church August 18, and sanctioned by a Mutual Council August 27, 1828 ; after a pastorship of a little over four months. He was succeeded by the Rev. JouN Brows, D. D., of Cazenovia, N. Y., who was installed March 4, 1829, and was dismissed February 16, 1831 ; having exercised his ministry a few days less than two years. After an interval of one year and seven months, the Rev. Amos A. PHELPS, formerly of Hopkinton, was installed Pastor, September 13, 1832; and, after a ministry of one year and six months, was dismissed March 26, 1834, at his own
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request, that he might accept an offered agency for the American Anti-slavery Society. He was succeeded, nine months after, by Rev. ARTEMAS BOIES, of South Hadley, who was installed December 10, 1834, and dismissed October 9, 1840. After an interval of one year and five months, Mr. AUSTIN PHELes, of Philadelphia, was ordained Pastor, March 31, 1842; who, after laboring successfully more than six years, was dismissed May 11, 1848, that he might accept the Professorship of Sacred Rhetoric in the Theological Seminary at Andover. The present Pastor, Rev. HENRY M. DEXTER, formerly of Manchester, N. H., was installed April 18, 1849.
During the winter of 1841-2, the Meeting-house was remodeled in its interior, the Church meanwhile worship- ing in the Vestry. And during the summer of 1851, public service was suspended four months, while the house was raised seven feet, and lengthened seventeen feet, with extensive alterations and improvements, both external and internal.
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FORM OF ADMISSION.
ADDRESS.
BELOVED FRIENDS :-
You have presented yourselves before God, and his people, and the world, to make a solemn profes- sion of your religions faith, and to take upon you the bonds of the everlasting covenant ; we trust you have well considered the nature of this transac- tion, the most solemn and momentous in which a mortal can ever engage, and that you are prepared, by divine grace, to give yourselves away as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Having examined and assented to the Articles of Faith adopted by this Church, you will now profess the same before these witnesses.
CONFESSION OF FAITH.
ARTICLE I.
You believe there is one only living and true God,a the Creator,b Preserver, and Governord of the Universe ; a being self-existent, independent,f and
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immutable,s infinite in power,h wisdom, justice,j goodness,k truth,' and mercy.m
a The Lord is the true God, he is the living God, Jer. x. 10. See Is. xlv. 5; Neh. ix. 6; Mark xu. 32; I Cor. viii. 4.
b'The Lord the Creator of the ends of the earth, Is. x1. 28. See Gen. i. 1, 27; ii. 3; Ps. cxlviii. 5; Rev. iv. 11.
c O thou Preserver of men. Job vii. 20. See Ps. xxxvi_6; Neh. ix. 6. d'The kingdom is the Lord's; and he is the Governor among the nations. Ps. xxii. 23. See Rev. xix 6; Dan. iv. 17 ; Ps. xlvn. 8 ; cin. 19 ; cxlvi. 10.
e And God said unto Moses, I am that I am. And he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I am hath sent me unto you, Ex. ii. 14. See Rev. i. 4; Ps. Ixxxin. 18.
f One God and Father of all, who is above all, Eph. iv. 6. See Acts xvii. 21, 25.
g The Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turing, James i 17. See Ps. xxxiii. 11.
h The Lord God Omnipotent, Rev. xix. 6. See Gen. xvii. 1 ; Rev. iv. 8. i 'To God only wise, Rom. xvi. 27.
j Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments, Psalm cxix. 137. See Neh. ix 32, 33.
k Thou art good and doest good, Ps. cxix G8.
I God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent ; hath he said, and shall he not do it ? or hath he spoken, and shall be not make it good ? Num. xml 19.
m God, who is rich in mercy, Eph. ii. 4. P's. cxlv. 8.
ARTICLE II.
You believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament were given by inspiration of God,a that they contain a complete and harmonious sys- tem of divine truth,b and are the only perfect rule of Christian faith and practice.c
a All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, 2 Tim. iii. 16. See 2 Pet. i. 21 ; 1 Cor. ii. 13; Gal. i. 11, 12.
& For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning ; that we, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope, Rom. xv. 4. See Ps. cxix. 160; Hebrew, i. 1; 2 Tun. hi. 16 ; Rom. ii. 31.
c We have also a more sure word of prophecy ; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts, " Pet. i. 19. See Gal. 1. 8 ; Rev. xxii. 18, 19; 1 John v. 9.
ARTICLE III.
You believe that God is revealed in the Scrip- tures as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost,a
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and that these three are one,b and in all divine attributes equal.c
a Grace be unto you, and peace from God the Father, & c. Gal. i. 3. Unto the Son, he (the Father) sanh, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, Heb. 1. 8. But Peter said, Anamas, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost .-- Thou hast not hed unto men, but unto God. Acts v. 3, 4.
b Go ye, therefore, teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Matt. xxvni. 19. See 2 Cor. xii. 14; 1 Pet. 1. 2.
c Who (Christ) being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, Phil. n. G.
"The unity and equality of the three persons in the one Being, Jehovah, are taught, in the Scriptures, not so much by direct assertion, as by the fact that the same names, the same attributes, works, and worship, are ascribed to each. Take, for example, what is said of Jesus Christ.
1. The Names ascribed to him. (1.) God. John i. 1 ; xx. 28; Rom. ix. 5; Heb. i. 8; 1 John v. 20; (2.) Jehovah. Compare Is. vi 1-6, (the word rendered God in verses 3 and 5, is the same as is elsewhere translated Je- hovah.) with John xit. 40, 11.
2. Attributes. (1.) Eternity. Compare Rev. i. 8, 11, and xxii. 13, with Is. xliv. 6, and xlvii. 12. (2.) Omnipotence. Compare John 1. 3, and Heb. i. 3, 10, and Col. i. 15-17, with Jer. x. 10- 16, and Is. xl. 21, 26, 23, and Acts xiv. 15. (3.) Omniscience. Compare Rev. i. 23, and 1 Cor. iv. 4.5, with Jer. xvii. 10; Acts, i. 21; John in. 21, 25 ; vi. 46 ; Matt. xi. 27. (4.) Omnipresence. Matt. xviii. 20; xxviii. 20. (5.) Equality with God. Phil. ii. 5-8.
3. Works. (1.) Creation. See above, under Omnipotence. (2.) Mira- cles. Manter of speaking of them, and of performing them. Matt. vill. 26, 27; ix. 2, 25, 29; xiv. 31 ; xvi. 18; Jolm x. 15, 17, 18, 37, 33. Compare these with the following :- Acts in. 6 ; 1. 7-10, 30; xvi. 13.
4. Worship. John v. 23; xx. 23 ; Heb. i. 6 ; I'ml. 1. 10. 11 ; Rom. x. 9-11; Rev. v. 8-11; Acts vi 59, 60 ; " Cor. xi 8, 9; I Thes. m. 11, 12; 2 Thess. i. 16, 17; Rom. 1. 7; Acts i. 21. Compare with these, Acts xii. 22, 23; xiv. 15; Rev. xix. 10; xxn. 8, 9.
Substantially the same course might be pursued, in order to prove the personality and deity of the Holy Ghost.
ARTICLE IV.
You believe that God made all things for him- self,a that he governs all things according to his unchangeable counsel,b and that the principles and administration of his government are perfectly holy, just, and good.c
a For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things, to whom be glory forever, Rom xi. 36. See Rev. iv. 11 ; Prov. xvi. 4.
& Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure, Is. xlvi. 10. See Is. xiv. 21, 26, 27; Eph. 1. 4, 5, 6, 9, 11.
c'The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works, P's. cxlv. 17. See Is. xxviii. 29; Kom. xi. 33.
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ARTICLE V.
You believe that our first parents were created holy ;ª that they fell from that state of holiness by transgressing the divine command ; b and that in consequence of their apostacy," all their descend- ants are without holiness, and alienated from God until their hearts are renewed by divine grace.d
a Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright ; but they have sought out many inventions Eccl. vn. 29. Gen. 1. 27.
/ Cien. n. 16, 17, and m. 1-21.
c Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin ; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have smned. Rom. v. 12. See verses 18, 19.
d And you hath be quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sing -; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others, Eph. ii. 1, 3. Sce Rom. vi. 18; vin. 7, 8; Gen. vi. 5; vin. 21 ; Rom. hi. 9-18; John iii. G; Ps. li. 5 ; Jvili. 3.
ARTICLE VI.
You believe that Christ, being God manifest in the flesh,a has, by his obedience, sufferings and death, made an atonement for sin," on account of which pardon is offered to all ; e but that such is the aversion of man to the terms of salvation," that without the special influences of the Holy Spirit, all refuse to comply with them.e
a And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness ; God was manifest in the flesh, 1 Tun. in. 16. The Word was God. And the Word was made flesh, John i. 1, 11. See Rom. Ix. 5; Heb. n. 16; 1 Tim. i. 5; Phil n. 6, 7.
& Whom (Christ) God hath set forth to be a propitiation (propitiatory or atoning sacrifice) through faith in his blood, to declare las righteousness for (justice in) the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God ;- to declare, I say, at this (present) time his righteousness ; that he might be just and the justifier of In which behoveth in Jesus, Rom in. 25, 26. See Rom. v. 10; 14. Ini 5, 10, 11. Compare Lev. avu 11, and Heb. ix. 22; John 1. 16, 29; xiv. 6; Acts iv. 12; Eph. i. 7 ; 1 Tim. n. 6; Heb. 11. 9; ix. 14, 15; 1 John n. 2 ; Rev. v. 9; vn. 14.
c And he said unto them, Go ye mto all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned, Mark xvi. 15, 16 Sce Is. xlv. 22; Rev. xxi. 17.
d And ye will not come unto me that ye might have life, John v. 40 See John m. 19; Rom. vill. 7; John vn. 7.
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e Except a man be born of water, and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God, John in. 5 ; vi. 11, 45 ; 1 Cor. m. 6, 7; 2 Thess. h. 13 ; Tnt. 11. 5.
ARTICLE VII.
You believe that those who repent of sin, and embrace the gospel, were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, that they should become heirs of eternal life, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth, influencing them to holy obedience.ª
a But we are bound to give thanks always to Good for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God bath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth, 2 Thess. ii. 13; Eph. 1. 1; in. 11 ; Rom. vi. 28, 20; ix. 11-16; xi 5, 7; 2 Tim. 1. 9; 1 Pet. i. 2 ; Acts xin. 48.
ARTICLE VIII.
You believe that there will be a general resur- rection of the bodies, both of the just and of the unjust,a and a day of judgment, when all must give account to Christ,b of all the deeds done in the body ; " when the impenitent will go away into punishment, and the righteous into life, both of which will be without end.d
a Marvel not at this ; for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in their graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth, they that have done good unto the resurrection of hie, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation, John v 28, 29. See Job. XX. 26. 27; Acts ANIV. 15; xxvi. 8; 1 Cor. xv. 12-33; Matt. xxen. 52; xxvi, 6; Phd. m 21; Dan. x1. 2.
b Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man (Christ) whom he hath ordamed, Acts avn. 31. See Rom. xiv. 10, 12 ; John v. 22, 27.
c For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in las body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good, or whether it be evil, 2 Cor. v. 10. See Eccl. an. 11; Matt. xn. 36, 37; I Cor. w. 5; Rev. xx 12, 13
d These shall go away mto everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life eternal, Matt. xxV. M. See John vm 21; Matt. vn. 13 ; avv. 30; ani. 30, 40, 42, 49, 50; Mark in. 29; Linke xvi. 22-26; 2 Thess. 1. 9; Dan. xii. 2.
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ARTICLE IX.
You believe that in this world the Lord Jesus Christ has a visible church ; a that the terms of membership are a credible profession of faith in Christ, and of that holiness which is wrought by the renewing grace of God ; b that none but mem- bers of the visible church in regular standing, have a right to partake of the Lord's Supper ; " and that only theyd and their households e can be admitted to the ordinance of Baptism.
a Take heed, therefore, unto yourselves, and to the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood, Acts, xx. 28. See 2 Tm. n. 19; Rev n. 17; 1 Cor i. 2.
& Philip said, If thou believest with all thing heart thou mayest, Acts viii. 37. See Acts i. 41, 47; 1 Cor. i. 2 ; 2 (or. ix. 13, " professed subjection," &c., 1 Tun ii. 9, 10 ; vi. 12.
c Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils ; ye cannot he partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils, 1 Cor. x. 21. See 1 Cor. v. 6. 7. 13; vi. 14-16; xi. 27, 29 ; 2 Thess. iii. 6, 14, 15; Matt. vii. 6; Ps i. 16; Ex. xii. 48.
& It thoni believest with all the heart thou mayest, Acts viii. 37. See Mark xvi. 15, 16 ; Acts x. 17.
e Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers, Rom xv. 3. See Gen xvi. 7, 9, 10, 11, 12. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the (Mosaic) law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. Know ye, therefore, that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise, Gal. hi 7, 17, 29. For the promise is unto you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call, Acts ni. 39. Suffer little children (so small that they were " brought," r. 15.) to come unto me, and FORBID them not ; for of such is the kingdom of God, Luke xvi. 16. See Rom. ix. 16- 20; Jer. xxx. 20; 1 Cor. vii. 14; Acts xvi. 15, 33; I Cor. i. I6.
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COVENANT.
In the presence of God and this assembly, you do now solemnly avouch the Lord Jehovah to be your God, and your portion forever ; you do solemnly dedicate yourselves to God the Father as your chief good, to the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour, and to the Holy Spirit as your Sanctifier, Comforter and Guide. You do now solemnly de- vote to the one living and true God all your facul- ties, powers and possessions ; covenanting that you will be the Lord's forever ; engaging that, through the aid of his Spirit, you will love him supremely, and obey him faithfully ; that you will give diligent attendance to his word and ordinances ; that you will seek, above all things, the honor and interests of his kingdom ; and that you will aim, without ceasing, to adorn your profession by a blameless life, and by holiness of heart.
You do now cordially join yourselves to this Church of Christ, engaging to submit to the rules of ecclesiastical government and discipline which it has adopted ; to strive earnestly for its peace, edifi- cation and purity, and to walk with its members in charity, faithfulness, circumspection, meekness and sobriety.'
This you profess and engage.
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In consequence of these professions and engage- ments, we, the members of this church, [here the members of the church rise, ] affectionately receive you to our communion, and in the name of Christ declare you entitled to all its privileges ; we wel- come you to this fellowship with us in the bless- ings of the gospel, and on our part, engage to watch over you and seek your edification, as long as you shall continue with us.
And now, beloved in the Lord, let it be impressed on your minds, that you have entered into solemn obligations, from which you can never escape. Wherever you go, these vows will be upon you ; they will follow you to the bar of God, and will abide upon you to eternity. May the Lord guide and preserve you till death, and at last receive you and us to that blessed world, where our love and joy shall be forever perfect. AMEN.
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ECCLESIASTICAL PRINCIPLES ADOPTED BY THIS CHURCH.
I. Rights of the church .- This church is independent, so far as relates to its internal organization, and the regu- lation of its affairs. It is amenable to no other ecclesias- tical body, except by its own consent, and according to regular and established Congregational principles. With these exceptions, it controls the admission, discipline,, and removal of its members, according to its own understand- ing of the word of God.
II. Connection with other churches .- This church will extend to other Evangelical Congregational churches and receive from them that fellowship, advice, and assistance which the law of Christ requires. It will extend the usual rights of communion, and practice the mutual transfer of members, according to its own convictions of duty. It holds itself bound to regard the decisions of regular mutual councils, and to seek the promotion of- peace with all the churches of our Lord.
III. Rights of members .- Every member has a right to church privileges, unless forfeited by misconduct ; and when thus forfeited, he can be deprived of them only by regular process. When accused, he has a right to know the explicit charges, and to have an open and candid hearing.
IV. Duties of the church and its members .- It is the duty of this church and its members, to consult and seek the concurrence of their pastor, in matters of. discipline and internal regulations. It is the duty of the members to attend such stated meetings as are appointed by a vote
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of the church, unless providentially prevented. Any member having cause of complaint against another, should immediately seek to have it removed in a Christian man- ner, as directed in Matthew, Isth chapter, 15, 16, and 17th verses. Any member wishing to withdraw from this to another church, should signify his wishes and his reasons, and apply in a proper spirit to be first released from his obligations to this church. Any other mode of with- drawing will be deemed irregular and censurable.
V. Censurable offences. - This church considers im- moral conduct, breach of express covenant vous, neglect of acknowledged religious or relative duties, and avowed disbelief of the articles of faith to which the members . have assented, as offences subject to the censure of the church.
VI. Evidence .- The confession of the party accused, the concurrence of two competent witnesses, to the same fact, or cirenmstantial evidence to the same amount, shall be deemed sufficient for conviction.
VII. Permanent officers .- The permanent officers of this church, are the pastor or pastors, and the deacons.
The pastor shall be a member of this church, and to him pertains the office of moderator. To the deacons, according to seniority, pertains the office of moderator in the absence of the pastor, that of assisting in the admin- istration of the Lord's supper, and that of aiding the pas- tor generally in the spiritual care of the flock.
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STANDING RULES.
I. All meetings for business shall be opened with prayer.
Il. The annual meeting of the church shall be held in the month of January, at such time as the Pastor and Deacons shall appoint.
III. A special business meeting may be called at any time when, in the opinion of the Pastor and Deacons, it shall be expedient; and shall be called at any time upon the written application of five male members of the church.
IV. At the annual meeting the following elections shall be made for the ensuing year :
1. A Clerk, who shall keep the records of the church.
2. An Examining Committee, of which the Pastor and Deacons shall constitute a part, who shall meet on four Thursday evenings immediately following each commu- nion season, and examine all applicants for admission, and present a written report of the names of such as they shall approve to the church. They shall also act as a committee of inquiry and discipline, and shall make a report of the state of the church ; of their doings ; and of the absent members, at the annual meeting.
3. A Treasurer, who shall take charge of all moneys belonging to the church, and of all collections for relig- jous and charitable objects, and make a written report at the annual meeting.
4. An Auditor, who shall examine the Treasurer's ac- count, and report at the annual meeting.
5. A Committee upon Collections for religious and
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charitable objects, who shall make a written report at the annual meeting.
V. All officers and standing committees shall be chosen by ballot.
VI. The order of business at the annual meeting shall be as follows :
1. Prayer.
2. Reading the records of the last annual meeting.
3. Choice of a Clerk.
4. Reports of the Treasurer and Auditor.
5. Choice of a Treasurer.
6. Choice of an Auditor.
7. Report of the Examining Committee.
8. Choice of the Examining Committee.
9. Report of the Committee on Collections.
10. Choice of the Committee on Collections.
11. Deferred business.
12. New business.
VII. Candidates for admission shall stand propounded at least four weeks, and notice shall be given to the con- gregation of such as are expected to make a profession, at least two weeks previous to their admission.
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