spread abroad thy gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with thee, and use the authority given him, not to destruction, but to salvation; not to hurt, but to help; so that as a wise and faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, One God, world without end. Amen.

Then the Bishops and Elders present, shall lay their hands upon the head of the elected person kneeling before them upon his knees, the Bishop saying,

Receive the Holy Ghost for the office and work of a Bishop in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the imposition of our hands, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remember that thou stir up the grace of God which is given thee by this imposition of our hands; for God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love, and soberness.

Then the Bishop shall deliver him the Bible saying,

Give heed unto reading, exhortation and doctrine. Think upon the things

contained in this book. Be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men. Take

heed unto thyself, and to thy doctrine; for by so doing thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee. Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf;" feed them, devour them not. Hold up

the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost, be so merciful that you may not be too remiss; so minister discipline that you forget not mercy; that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you may receive the never fading crown of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Then the Bishop shall administer the Lord's Supper; with whom the newly ordained Bishop, and other persons present, shall communicate.]

Immediately before the Benediction, shall be said the following prayers.

Most merciful Father, we beseech thee, to send down upon this thy servant thy heavenly blessing, and so endue him with thy Holy Spirit, that he, preaching thy word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech and rebuke with all patience and doctrine, but also may be to such as believe a wholesome example in

word, in conversation, in love, in faith, in chastity, and in purity; that faithfully fulfilling his course, at the latter day he may receive the crown of righteousness laid up by the Lord, the righteous Judge, who liveth and reigneth, One God with the Father and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name; and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.

END OF THE SPIRITUAL PART

THE

TEMPORAL ECONOMY

OF THE

Methodist Episcopal Church.

SECTION 1.

Of the boundaries of the Annual Confer ences, &c.

There shall be twelve Conferences in

the year.

Quest. 1. What are the boundaries of the Annual Conferences?

Answ. 1. The Ohio Conference shall commence at the town of Madison, on the Ohio River, state of Indianna ; thence running due north to the nearest point on Lake Michigan; shall include the whole of the Michigan Territory. Thence running down Lake Erie to the town of Erie, thence to Waterford on French Creek, thence down French Creek, to the Allegany River, thence down the Alleghany and Ohio Rivers to the place of beginning.

2. The Missouri Conference shall include that part of the state of Indiana not included in the Ohio Conference, the states of Illinois, and Missouri, and the territory of Arkansas.

3. The Kentucky Conference shall include the Kentucky, Salt River, Green River, and Cumberland Districts, and that part of the State of Virginia included in the Greenbriar, and Monroe Circuits, heretofore belonging to the Baltimore Conference, and the little Kenhawa and Middle Island Circuits heretofore belonging to the Ohio Conference.

4. The Tennessee Conference shall include the Nashville, French Broad, and Holstien Districts, together with the New River Circuit heretofore belonging to the Baltimore Conference; and that part of Tennessee District north of Tennessee River.

5. The Mississippi Conference shall include the States of Mississippi and Louisianna, and all that part of the state o Alabama South of Tenessee River.

6. The South Carolina Conference shall include Georgia, South Carolina, and that part of North Carolina not included in the Virginia, and Tennessee Con ferences.