"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace."-1 Cor. 14: 33. "Let all things be done decently and in order."-1 Cor. 14: 40. "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."-Eph. 4: 3. BOOK OF WORSHIP. I.—The Order of Morning Service. NOTE: At the usual time of service the worshippers should proceed to their seats, offer up a silent prayer, and then quietly await the opening of the service. 1. THE INTROIT. NOTE: The congregation shall arise, and the Minister standing at the altar shall say one of the following Introits, after which the congregation shall say or sing the Gloria Patri; or the Introit may be said responsively by the Minister and the congregation; or both the Introit and Gloria Patri may be sung: 1. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost: or, 2. Let us commence our religious exercises in the name of the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth; or, 3. The Lord be with you; or, 4. The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before Him and worship Him; or, 5. The Lord is good to all and His tender mercies are over all His works; or, 6. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer; or, 7. Thus saith the Lord, in all places, where I record my name, I will come unto thee, 9 and I will bless thee. Then let us draw nigh unto Him, that we may receive his blessing; or, 8. Praise the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endureth forever. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed. I will sing and give praise to Thy name, O Most High; or, 9. Psalm 26. Minister. I will wash mine hands in innocency: Congregation. So will I compass Thine altar, O Lord. M. That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, C. And tell of all Thy wondrous works. M. Lord I have loved the habitation of Thy house, or, C. And the place where Thine honor dwelleth; or, 10. Psalm 100. M. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. C. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. M. Know ye that the Lord He is God: C. It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. M. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: C. Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. M. For the Lord is good; His mercy is |