M. I baptize thee N. N. into the death of Jesus, in the

name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the

Holy Ghost;
C. Amen.
M. 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 fleshı, live by the faith of the Son of

God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. : T. 14. a. C. With awe and heartfelt thankfulness,

Him in the dust adore ;*
He who hath look'd on thee in grace,

Hath bliss for thee in store.
* During these words the Congregation kneels down, and the person baptized
falls prostrate, during which some more verses may be sung, for instance:
T. 22. a. C. 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. C. The Saviour's blood and righteousness,

Thy beauty is, thy glorious dress;
Thus well array'd thou need'st not fear,
When in his presence

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appear. OR, T. 79. p. 2. C. His death and passion ever,

Till soul and body sever,

Shall in thy heart engrav'd remain.
T, 22. ALL. All pow'r and glory doth pertain

Unto the Lamb, for he was slain,
And hath redeem'd us by his blood,*

And made us kings and priests to God.
* At these words the Congregation rises, and the minister pronounces the

blessing of the Lord: M. 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!
C. In the name of Jesus,Amen.
T. 11. a. C. Praise on earth to thee be giv'n,

Never ceasing praise in heav'n;
Boundless wisdom, pow'r divine,
Love unspeakable are thine !

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IN the church of the United Brethren there is no prescribed form

of words used at the administration of the Holy Communion. The service is opened by singing verses expressive of a penitent, contrite 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, thus:

“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 blessed bread is then distributed by the Minister and his assistants, to cach communicant, 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 : Take eat, this is the Lord's body given for you: The congregation partake altogether 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 blessed 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 its healing and sanctifying power.

The service is closed with such hymns as treat of brotherly love, come munion with Christ, and thankfulness for his incarnation and death.

DOXOLOGIES.

To be used at Ordinations.

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"HE service being opened by the singing of the Veni, Creator

Spiritus (Come Holy Ghost, come Lord our God !) or some other suitable hymn, 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

nts, and for doing all those things, which shall be committed unto him, for the promotion of the spiritual edification of the Church: The Bishop then proceeds to ordair 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 BreIhren, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: And may 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.

[N. B. At the consecration of Bishops, three, or at least two, Bishops are required to assist; and the words used are such as particularly refer to the charge committed to them in the Church.]

The Bishop having returned to his place, kneels down with the whole Congregation, all worshipping in silent devotion, while the following Doxologies are sung in a solemn manner by the Choir, the Congregation joining in the Amen, Hallelujah !

The service is eoncluded with a short hymn and the Bishop pronouncing the Blessing

To be used at the Ordination

(a:) 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 !
Cong. Amen, Hallelujah !
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Of PRESBYTERS.
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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 ! 01 Cong. Amen, Hallelujah!

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(c:) the Consecration of BISHOPS.
Glory be to the SHEPHERD and BisĦOP 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 true FATHER of all, who are called

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Have mercy upon us !
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Have mercy upon us !

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Christ,
Hear us!

ir di Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven!

Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be from done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily dei bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them fory that trespass against us; und lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the vict power, and the glory, for ever, and ever. Amen. Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world!

Be gracious unto us!
By thy human birth,
By thy prayers and tears,
By all the troubles of thy life,
By thine infirmities and pains,
By all the grief and anguish of thy soul,
By thine agony and bloody sweat,
By thy bonds and scourgings,
By thy crown of thorns,
By thine ignominious crucifixion,
By thy sacred wounds and precious blood,
By thy atoning death,
By thy rest in the grave,
By thy glorious resurrection and ascension,
By thy sitting at the right hand of God,
By thy divine presence,
By thy coming again to thy church on earth, or our being
called home to thee,

Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God!
Lord God, Holy Ghost!

Abide with us for ever!