During this verse the candidate for baptism kneels down. The Minister then prays, that he may be cleansed from all his sins in the blood of Christ, delivered from guilt and punishment, and from the dominion of sin and Satan, buried by baptism into the death of Jesus, and raised together with him into newness of life, and thus, together with all believers, received into, and made a partaker of the fellowship of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.)

T. 75. Through thy atoning blood,
That precious, healing flood,
Remove all sin and sadness,
And fill his heart with gladness;
Lord, hear thou his confession,
And blot out his transgression.

or, T. 22. The water flowing from thy side,
Which by the spear was opened wide,
Be now his bath; thy precious blood
Cleanse him and bring him nigh to God.

(After singing one of these, or any other suitable verses, follows the baptism.) N. N., into the death of Jesus, I baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Now art thou buried with Christ by baptism into his death; therefore, from henceforth live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; and the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. T. 14. With awe and heartfelt thankfulness,

Him in the dust adore;

He who hath looked on thee in grace,
Hath bliss for thee in store.

(The congregation now kneels down, and the person baptized falls prostrate, during which may be sung :)

T. 22.

May Christ thee sanctify and bless,
His Spirit's seal on thee impress;
His body, torn with many a wound,
Preserve thy soul and body sound.

or, T. 22.

The Saviour's blood and righteousness
Thy beauty be, thy glorious dress;
Thus well arrayed, thou needst not fear,
When in his presence all appear.

or, T. 79, pt. 2. His death and passion ever,
Till soul and body sever,

Shall in thy heart engraved remain.
T. 22. All power and glory doth pertain
Unto the Lamb, for he was slain,
And hath redeemed us by his blood,
And made us kings and priests to God.

(The congregation rising, the Minister pronounces the blessing:)

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee;

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace:

In the name of Jesus: Amen.

T. 11. Praise on earth to thee be given,

Never-ceasing praise in heaven;

Boundless wisdom, power divine,
Love unspeakable, are thine.

After a suitable discourse, the Minister addresses the candidates for confirmation, putting some appropriate questions to them, to which they reply. They then kneel down, and the Minister imparts to each the blessing of confirmation with imposition of hands, pronouncing at the same time a text of Scripture, such as :)

"THE very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God, your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless, unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thess. v. 23.)

Or, "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ." (Heb. xiii. 20, 21.)

(After this the Minister adds:)

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee;

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace:

In the name of Jesus: Amen.

(All then kneel down, and the persons confirmed are commended in prayer to the Lord. The service is concluded with a hymn.)

All candidates for confirmation are, previous to it, carefully instructed by the Minister in the doctrines of Christianity, with a particular reference to the Lord's Supper, at which they are invited to partake at the next celebration of this holy ordinance, subsequent to their confirmation.

THE HOLY COMMUNION.

(The service is opened by singing verses expressive of penitence and contrition of heart, after which a prayer for absolution is offered up. The congregation rising, a verse is sung, and the bread is consecrated by pronouncing the words of institution:) "OUR Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me."

(The consecrated bread is then distributed by the Minister and his assistants among the communicants, during the singing of hymns, treating principally of the sufferings and death of our Lord. After all the communicants have received the bread, the Minister repeats the words :)

Our Lord Jesus Christ said, "Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you."

(The congregation partake all together at the same time, kneeling, either in silence, or while a verse is sung, expressive of the solemn act. The congregation rising, verses of thanksgiving are sung, after which the Minister consecrates the wine by pronouncing the words:)

'After the same manner also our Lord Jesus Christ took the cup, when he had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it: this is my blood, the blood of the new testament, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me."

(The Minister then partaking of the consecrated cup, delivers it to his assistants, by whom it is administered to the congregation; during which hymns are sung, treating of the remission of sins in the blood of Jesus, and of its healing and sanctifying,

power.

The service is continued with hymns, treating of brotherly love, communion with Christ, and thankfulness for his incarnation, passion, and death, and concluded with the blessing.)

ORDINATIONS.

(The service being opened by the singing of the hymn, "Come, Holy Ghost, come, Lord our God," &c., or some other suitable verses, the bishop addresses the congregation in an appropriate discourse, ending with a charge to the candidate [or candidates] for ordination, after which he offers up a prayer, imploring the blessing of God upon the solemn transaction, and commending the candidate [or candidates] to his grace, that he may be endowed with power, and unction, and the influences of the Holy Ghost, for preaching the word of God, administering the holy sacraments, and for doing all those things, which shall be committed unto him, for the promotion of the special edification of the church. The bishop then proceeds to ordain the candidate [or candidates] with imposition of hands, pronouncing the following or similar words:)

I ORDAIN (consecrate) thee, N. N., to be a Deacon (Presbyter) (Bishop) of the church of the United Brethren, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace :

(The bishop having returned to his place, kneels down with the whole congregation, all worshipping in silent devotion; after a suitable pause, one of the following Doxologies is sung by the choir, the congregation joining in the Amen, Hallelujah. The service is concluded with a short hymn, the bishop pronouncing the New Testament blessing.)

N.B. At the consecration of Bishops, two or three bishops generally assist.

DOXOLOGIES.

No. 1.-TO BE USED ON FESTAL OCCASIONS.

UNTO the Lamb thát was slain,

And hath redeemed us out of all nations of the earth; Unto the Lord who purchased our souls fór himself; Unto that Friend who loved us,—and washed us from own blood;

Who died for us once,

That we might die unto sin;

Who róse for us,

That we also might rise;

Who ascended for us into heaven,

(Rev. v.
Rev. v. 9.)

12.)

(Acts xx. 28.) our sins ín his (Rev. i. 5.)

(Rom. vi. 10, 11, 12; 2 Cor. v. 15.)

(1 Pet. ii. 24.)

(1 Cor. xv.)

(John xiv. 2, 3.)

To prepare a place for us;

CHOIR. And to whom are subjected the angels, and powers, ánd

dominions;

To him be glory át all times,

(1 Pet. iii. 22.)

In the church that waiteth for him, – and in that which is around him, CHOIR. From everlasting to everlásting: Amen.

MIN. Little children, abide in him; that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. (1 John ii. 28.)

In none but him alone I trust for ever,
In him, my Saviour.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee;

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee

In the name of Jesus; Amen,

peace;

No. 2.-TO BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OF DEacons.

GLORY be to thy most meritorious MINISTRY,

O thou SERVANT of the true tabernacle,

Who didst not come to be ministered unto,

But to minister.

Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,

Amen, Hallelujah.

No. 3.-TO BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OF PRESBYTERS.

Glory be to thy most holy PRIESTHOOD,

CHRIST, thou LAMB of GOD;

Thou who wast slain for us;

Who by one offering hast perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,

Amen, Hallelujah.

No. 4.-TO BE USED AT THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS.

Glory be to the SHEPHERD and. BISHOP of our souls,

The great SHEPHERD of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant ;

Glory and obedience be unto GOD the HOLY GHOST, our Guide and Comforter;

Glory and adoration be to the FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who is the FATHER of all who are called children on earth and in heaven.

O might each pulse thanksgiving beat,
And every breath his praise repeat.

Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,

Amen, Hallelujah.