Minutes of the twenty-second annual session of the Missionary Harmony Baptist Association (Ala.) 1898

J. D. FOLK, MoDEi^ATOR, W«M»(lsrock,
J. N. HAYES, Clkuk. Tnsci.loosH.

The next Session will iniM^t the Pleasant Valley Ciinrith,
on Satnrday, l»etore the 2n(l Sabbath in Ort. 1899.

Committees to Report at next Session :

Teinperance : — B. P. MeOraw, Cli'n., Blocton. Ala.
S^TtTatnSchools : — S. W. Ho.sn)er, Oh'n,, Woodstock.
Emic«tion :— J. N. Walker, Oli'n.. Woodstoek,
Orphan's Home :— e]. <5. MeElroy. (Jh'n.. Bloc-ton.
S. H. & Foreiji-n Missions: — C Miller, Oli'n., Blocton.

AUBAIU BAPTIST HISTORJCAL SOCITi'y

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OF THE

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION

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Missionary Harmony Baptist Association,

HELD WITH

ROUP'S VALLEY CHURCH,

TDS(!ALOOSA c:OUNTY, ALA.
DE'X'oxia tlie &tla. to tla.© lOtli Oct. 1090.

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MINUTRS,

SATIIKDAY, October 8, T89S.

1. The delegates from the churches composing the Twenty-
Second Annual Session of the Missionary Harmony Baptist Associa-
tion convened with the Roups Valley church this day at 11 o'clock.

The introductory sermon was preached by Elder T. L. S. Carroll,
from Mathew 16 chapter, IS verse : "And I say also unto thee, that
thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the
gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

After a recess of one hour, during which a most ample dinner
was served, the delegates then assembled in the meeting'house, and
the association was called to order by Elder J. D. Fowlkes.

2. The roll of the churches was called and the delegetes came
forward bearing their petitionary letters and voted for moderator
which resulted in the choice of Rev. J. D, Fowlkes. By request Elder
L. P. Craig and Brother J. C. McElroy came forward and read the
letters.

B. The maderator proceeded with the business, as follows, and
appointed the following committees to serve during the present session
except the committees on Temperance S. H. and F. missions. Sabbath
Schools, Education and Orphans Home, who report at our next session.

Preaching — W. L. Carton, F, A. Lawson, with the deacons of the
church.

Aged, Deceased and Imfirm Ministers — J. H. Tatum, A. J. Flem-
ming, R. C. Moses.

Documents — W. -P. Keeton, B. M. Tatum, J. T. Lawson.

Education— I. N. Walker, J. A. Turner, B. M, Tatum,

Finance — J. C. Caffee, S. W. Hosmer, W. p. Weaver.

Nominations — A. J. Fingle, Oscar Burgan, T. Sanders.

Orphans Home— J. C. McElroy, W. H. Pearson, B. P. McGraw.

Temperance — B. P. McGraw, J. C. McElroy, George Parsons.

Sabbath Schools— S. W. Hosmer, R. N. McCully, W. L. Caston.

CALLED FOR COKRESPONDENCE.

4. Bessemer— Elder L. P. Craig.

Birmingham — Elder G. A. Wilson.

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RETURNED CORRESPONDENCE.

Birmingham — J. C. Caffee.

Bessemer— Elder T. L. S. Carroll.

Mud Creek — J. T. Lawson.

Mineral Springs — Elder B. P. McGraw.

Mount Moriah — W. P. Keeton, Elder J. D Fowlkes.

5. Opened the door for the reception of new or unassociated
churches, Elder R. Hallman and Brethren Jesse Williams, J. E. White
came forward with letter from Pleasant Valley church, and on motion
was received into the association, also Brother A. D. Rowland came
forward with letter from the Third Baptist church at Blocton, and on
motion, was received into the association.

6. The committee on preaching reported Elder R. Hallman to
preach to-night at 7 o'clock and Elder J. D. Fowlkes to preach a mis-
sionary sermon on Sunday at 11 o'clock.

The association adjourned to 8:30 o'clock Monday morning.

Elder R. Hallman prea,ched at 7 o'clock from Luke 17 Chapter,
22 Verse, "And He said unto His disciples, the daj s will come when ye
shall desire to see one of the days of the son of man, and ye shall not
see it."

SABBATH, October 9, 1898.

7. The appointments as announced by the Committee on Preach-
ing were attended to, as follows : Elder J. D Fowlkes preached a
missionary sermon at 11 o'clock, from Math«w 16 chapter, 15-16 verses:
"He saith unto them, but whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter
answered and said, thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."
After which a collection was taken up to the amount of $7.10 for mis-
sions.

Elder B. P. McGraw preached at B o'clock from 1 John, 3 chapter
8 verse, "He that committeth sin is of the devil, for the devil sineth
from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested
that he might destroy the works of the devil."

Elder L P. Craig preached at 7 o'clock from Malachi 3 chapter
8 verse, "Will a man rob God, yet ye have robbed me; but ye say,
wherein have we robbed Thee, in tithes and offerings."

MONDAY, October 10, 1898.

8. Pursuant to adjournment the association met. After spend-
i?ig a few minutes in devotional exercises led by Brother John N.
Hayes, the association was called to order by our moderator.

9. The roll of delegates was called and absentees noted.

LIST OF CHUBCHE8 AND DELEGATES.

Blue Creek — J. H Lawson, J. E. Brackner, F. A. Lawsorii

Cedar Grove — John N. Hayes, W. D. Pearson, M. W. Lewis.

Center Grove — A. J. Fleming.

Corinth — .Tames Turner, A. J. Tingle, Wm. Weaver.

Enterprise — Not represented.

Hephzibah— I. N. Walker, J. D. Fowlkes, W. P. Keeton, S. W.

Hosmer, E. Y. Allen.
Liberty — E. D. Herring.
Mount Olive — J. N. Hayes, no letter.

Mount Carmel— B. P. McGraw, C. R. Miller, J. C. McElroy.
New Hope— J. H. Tatum, B. M. Tatum.

Pleasant Grove — W. G. Crawford, J. T. Lawrence, R. R. Kennedy.
Parkers Grove — Not represented.
Pleasant Valley — R. Hallman, Jesse Williams, T. H. Greggs, J.

E. White.
Roups Valley— R. C. Moses, T. E. Sanders, O. L. Burgin.
Third Baptist Church at Blocton — A, D. Rolen.
Valley Creek — W. L. Coston, George Parsons.

LIST OF MINISTERS IN THB ASSOCIATION.

10. Ordained Ministers — I. N. Walker, J. D. Fowlkes, Wood-
stock; B. P. McGraw, C. R. Miller, Blocton; R. Hallman, Redding; P.
L. Herring, Clements : T. L. S. Carroll, Goethite.

Licenciates — J. N. Goodwin, S. H. Colburn, Blocton ; T. C. Caffee,
McCalla; Milton Chesser, Belle Sumpter.

11. By motion there was a committee of one member from each
church in the association appointed to take up collections quarterly in
their respective churches for the orphan's home and irissions. The
following brethren were appointed :

Blue Crefek,J. H. Lawson ; Cedar Grove John N. Hayf; Center
Grove, A. J. Flemming; Corinth, James Turner; Enterprise, Bedford
Kyle: Hephzibah, S. W. Hasmer; Liberty, J. T. Franklin; Mount Car-
mel, D. L.Morrison ; New Hope, B. M. Tatum; Pleasant Grove. J. G.
Lawrence; Parkers Grove, Thomas Taylor; Roups Valley, T. E. San-
ders ; Valley Creek, W. L. Caston ; Moun' Olive, H. Ray ; Third Church
at Blocton, A D. Roland ; Pleasant Valley, J. E. White.

12. The committee on aged, deceased and infirm ministers
reported. Since our last meeting one of our beloved brothers, a minis-
ter of the gospel, has been called to that home not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens, there he cast the fruits of his labors. Brother
Markham was a concientious laborer for his Master from the time he
professed in the blood of Christ as applied for the regeneration of
souls from their sins. He walked more miles to preach the gospel for

less remuneration than any minister known to us, hence the Father
called for him, and now he rests fr»m his labors. He joined the church
in the year 1873 and died March 18, 1898.

We recommend in reference to Elder N. H. Williams. He is also
poor and needy, and we therefore ask the churches to contribute to
him financially that he may procure the necessaries of life while he is
permitted to live, it being well known that he has worn himself out in
the ministry. J. H. TATUM,

Chairman.

Dear Brethren : We have taken this opportunity to relate to
you how our beloved brother, J. A. Markham died. He died in the
faith of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He died at the home of
Brother James Turner. On the night before he died he called on all
present to sing songs of his own selection, and while we sang his whole
soul seemed lappy. Afterwards he called his wife and commended
her and his children into the hands of the Lord. He also called Breth-
ren James Turner and W. H. Wej ver, and, after making some request
ot them, he said I want you all to know if I die I have got a home in
glory. He talked about Jesus as long as he could talk.

W. H. WEAVER,
, JAMES TURNER.

18. The committee on documents reported: We find nothing
of importance in the letters from the churches. Some revivals are
reported. Accessions by baptism 46. We recommend the Baptist lit-
erature and the Bible also to be used in our Sabbath schools.

J. H. LAWSON,

Chairman.

14. The committee on nominations reported : We recommend
that the next annual sesion of this body meet with Pleasant Valley
church on Saturday before the second Sabbath in October, 1899. The
introductory sermon to be preached by Elder I. N. Walker. Mission-
ary sermon to be preached by Elder L. P. Craig Sunday at 11 o'clock,
one half mile from Redding, L. & N. R. Pi., and one and a half miles
south from Wheeling Station on the A. G. S. R. R. A. J. TINGLE,

Chairman.

15. The committee appointed to revise the constitution reported :
That we recommend Article 1 so as to read "the Harmony Missionary
Baptist Association," also to fetrike out the words "nor shall any prop-
osition be made to close the subjects until the debates have been car-
ried through" in the latter clause of Article 2 of the Rules of Decorum.

Adjourned one hour for dinner.
Prayer by E. D. Herring.

1(5. Pursuant to adj()urnme%t the association met, and was
opened with prayer by Elder V. A. Wilson.

17. The committee on finance reported: For minute $11.15,
association purposes $().86, Home missions $6.50, State missions $5.15,
Foreign missions $12.15, Orphans Home sent direct from Cedar Grove
church $2.85, from association to Orphans Home $3.40, from Cedar
Grove church to Elder N. H. Williasis quarterly $4.35.

18. The committee on education reported : We believe there is
no work in the denomination that l«is a greater tendency to the unifi-

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cation of our forces than this, the schools for this important work in
Alabama, the Howard college at East Lake, the famous Judson
Institute of Marion and the grand old Central Female College at Tus-
caloosa, are especially fitted for the building up of our great Baptist
cause all over the land. In the first place in each of these institutions
we have a corps of firm, strong and loyal Baptist teachers versed in
all the branches, but when our cause of education joins its modest
birth is in the fact that these teachers are men and women whose
hearts are full of Christian graces so that the mind and heart is being
trained also. In the second place the Bible, the God given text book
9f the Christian faith and practice, is taught in our denominational
schools, and to this fact their success and prosperity through the
vicissitudes and storms they have been compelled to pass during the
last few years is largely attributable. They are founded upon God
and his promises, and he has not forsaken them in times of seeming
peril and adversity. The great and powerffll Baptist brotherhood
to-day stands united on account of the training, brotherly love and
Christian ties which have received and begotten in our denomidational
institutions of learning. The sons and daughters of the Howard, the
Judson and the Central together with those of all the other Baptist
colleges and schools stand as the Macedonian phalanx, not to be cut
down by the Spartan and Athenian powers of specialism and skepti-
cism. They are united under the great captain and king, our Lord
and Master Jesus Christ. Brethren, this cause is worthy of and
demands our deepest prayers and supplications as well as our most
earnest and careful consideration as servants of God assembled to do
His work. Let us prove our faith by our works in sending our boys
and girls to our own denominational schools. It is a conceded fact
that education to a minister of the gospel in these days and times is
one of the foundations of success. It is essential for a two fold pur-
pose. He should be in advance of his flock in order to lead them, for
indeed a leader he should be. All denominations are educating their
ministers, and if we Baptists expect to hold prestige we have gained
over the other denominations in this state we will have to keep up
with the procession we need men educated in more ways than one.
we need balanced men; men who can hold their hand with any set or
body of men, hence we conceive it t"o be the duty of Baptist churches
and associations in educating young men for the ministry, to see that
they take those that are made of the right kind of material. Howard
college can cjltivate and improve the mind and strengthen the morals
but it can neither give brains nor moral you ask. Are not the Baptists
of this state giving* sufficient to prop -rly educate all of the ministerial
students? It is with sorrow we have to answer no. We are giving
comparatively nothing. We find that during the last scholastic year
of Howard college there was more than thirty ministerial students and
not enough given to pay for one-third of them. Now, brethren, we
ask how can we expect to send out to the world the blessed gespel of
our Lord and break down the citadel of sin if we have not the forces?
The day of the wilfully ignorant is past, and it has become our duty
to work for the advanrement of education and for the upbuilding of
God's cause, and we recommend that each church in the bounds of this
Association take up collections quarterly for the education of her min-
isters. T. G. CAFFEE,

Chairman.
19. The committee on Sabbath Schools reported: We find af-
ter careful investigAtion that about one third of the churches have
Sabbath Schools ,aad we recommend that each church in the bounds

of this Association go to work in the interest of Sabbath Schools. We
believe that this is one of our most essential duties in the upbuilding
of the cause of Christ. T. G. CAFFBE,

Chairman.

20. The committee on Missions reported: Go teach all nations
is the Redeemers great command. Ttie church of the living God, as
prompted by the ever Blessed Spirit, has from the days of the Sa-
viors sojourn on eartB, sentfortii the herald of the Cross, upholding
them by their means and prayers; and the result ie that now a large
part of the habitable parts of the earth have a, knowledge of Jesus as
a savior of sinners. But still the cry comes from Africa, Coina, Itily,
Mexico, Cuba, come over and help us. Can those in whom dwelieth
the love of God stand listlessly by, while this cry comes? No, never!
If the subject is but properly brought before them. Here much de-
pends on the faithfulness of pastors in bringing this matter before
their people. We would therefore recommend that, pastors keep
themselves posted in reference to what is being done and what ie pro-
posing to be don in bringing the world to Christ, in order that they
may be able from time to time to so present the claims of the Gospel
in this respect before their people: that they may be prepared to act
understandingly when they are prompted by a divine impulse. But
a small pitieace is required to answer every demand. We would rec-
ommend a hearty cooperation with our Mission Boards. Oh, may
the name we go by and are known by iniuse into our hearts a greater
love for missions. Brethren, let us do better in the future and give
to this cause cheerfully. JOHN N. HAYES,

Chairman.

21. The committee on Temperance reported: Your commit-
tees have little encouragement to offer on temperance notwitnstand-
ing all the stringent laws and moral sentiment aarainst drunkenness.
The mauLifacture, sale and use of intoxicating beverages seem to be
on the increase, yet we have encouragement. Among our native
born American citizens, there seems to be a growing moral sentiment
against intemperance of all kinds. 1 hen it is to a great extent the
foreigners, with their coarse morals, who are continually pouring in-
to our country, who are responsible for a great amount of our intem-
oerance and crime. In the United States we spend annually 81,000,-
000,000 for drink; about four times as much as it takes to run the
whole Government, for twenty leading necessaties of life, not includ-
ing education. We spend the same amount we do for liquor, and for
home and foreign missions we give the pitiful sum of 85,500,000 annu-
ally. Alabama alone pays yearly for its intoxicants 84,000.000. Breth-
ren, we are commanded to abstain from every appearance of evil,
ancl to be sober-minded, touch not, handle not, any unclean thing
whatsoever it may be. Now, brethren, we that claim to know God in
the free pardon of our sins take up our cross and follow Him. Now
let us abstain from every appearance of intemperance.

GORDON PARSONS,
Chairmac

22. Report of the first district meeting: Minutes of the first
district meeting, held with New Hope church from the 16th to the 17th
day of September, 1898. The introd'uctory sermon was preached by
Elder T. B. Dison, from Mathew 5th Chapter and part of the 14th
verse. "Ye are the light of the world."

Adjourned one hour for dinner.

At one o'clock the delegates assembled in the meeting house,
•end was called to order by J. C. McElroy. The roll was called and

the delegates came forward bearino; their respective letters, and vot-
ed for Moderator and Clerk, which resulted in the choice of Rev. T.
B. Dison, Moderator and G. A. Smith, Clerk. By request brethren
J. O. McElroy and B. M. Tatum came forward and read the letters.
The Moderator appointed the following committees: Preaching — A.
J. Fleming with the Deacons of this church. Nominating and queries
-Brethren D. H. Lewis, A. J. Flemming, J. H. Tatum.

23. The committee on nominations reported: That the next
meeting of the first district meet with the Oentergrove church on
Friday before the third Sabbath in September in 1899; the introducto-
ry sermon to be preaclied by Elder C. Miller. Query for Friday
evening: "Why are we Baptist." Opened by A. J. Flemming. Query

' for Saturday morning: "What is the cause of the churches drop-
ping off from the ordinences and communion of the Lords supper and
washing feet?" Opened by Bro. C. Miller. Query for Saturday eve-
ning: "Shall our natural bodies be raised at the" Judgement Day?"
Opened by N. P. Henderson.

24. The union meeting of the second district will be held with
the Pleasant Grove church, commencing on Friday before the first
Sundaj' in September 1899. The introductory sermon" to be preached
by Elder I. N. Walker.

Resolved: That we hereby tender our thanks to the brethren
and sisters of Roups Valley church, and the citizens of this neighbor-
hood for the liberal and hospitable manner in which they entertain-
ed this body during its present session. After singing a hymn and
taking the parting hand, the Association adjourned, to meet with the
Pleasant Valley church, commencing on Saturday before the second
Sunday in October, 1899. The introductory sermon to be preached by
Elder I. N. Walker. A missionary sermon to be preached on Sunday
at 11 o'c.'oek by Elder L. P. Craig. One half mile from Redding Sta-
tion on the L. & N. R. R. and one and one half miles from Wheeling
Station on the A. G. S. R. R" in Jefferson County Ala.

J. D. FOLKS,

Moderator.
J. N. HAYES,
Slated Clerk.

CONSTITUTION.

1. The Association shall be composed of memb3r3 chosen by
the diflerent Churches in our union, who, on presenting their letters,
shall be entitled to seats. The members thus chosen and convened
shall be known by the name of The Harmony MisgioNARY Baptist
Association, which shall have the right to enact and carry out Mis-
sionary purposes in all their bearings — yet, so as that the churches
and individual members are left free; and that giving or withholding
shall not be a bar to membership.

2. The Association shall usurp no authority over the churches
in our uni in or infringe any of their internal rights; but shall merely
be considered an advisory council in all matters relative to their in-
ternal concern; nevertheless, it becomes necessary, in some cases, to
have a uniform. rule of procedure, namely: If one church commit an

offense against another, it shall be the duty of the offended to iabor
with the offender for satisfaction; if she fail of success, she shall call
the aid of two or more churches of our union to assist in laboring for
satisfaction; and if final satisfaction, in the opinion of the helps thus
called, be not obtained, the agrieved may bring tne case before the
Association, which shall be taken up and decided upon according to
its merits. If a serious difference should arise in an individual church
which, upon due labor, cannot be reconciled, she shal) call the helo of
two or more sister churches, to assist in the work, and if a reconcilia-
tion be not effected, the helps so called, or the church, may bring the
matter before the Association, to be acted on according to itg merits,
but the Association will cake cognizance of no case of the kind unless
a due course of procedure shall have been previously pursued ac-
cording to the econemy of the church discipline, found in the 18th
chapter of the gospel of St. Mathew, and other parts of the scriptures
which define the nature of offense and the manner of bringing offend-
ers to trial.

3. The churches in our union shall transmit to every annual
session of the Association a written communication, giving the names
of the delegates, their number in fellowship, baptized, received by
letter, restored, dism.ssed, excommunicated, and decei sad, which
shall be read and minuted accordingly.

4. Every church in our union shall be entitled to representa-
tion in the following manner: Each church of fifty members or less
3 delegates, and one additional for each 25 members above 10, or frac-
tional part thereof. Any church failing to represent herself as pre-
scribed, shall state her reasons at the next session.

5. New churches may be admited into our union by delegates
bearing petitionary letters. If, upon due examination, they be found
orderly and orthodox, the Moderator shall manifest their admission
by giving the right hand in token of Christian fellowship.

6. The Association, when convened shall be governed by a reg-
ular and proper decorum, which she is authorized to form and amend
according to her own views.

7. At every session of the Association, a Moderator shall be
appointed by and' from the delegates present, whose duty it shall be
to see that the rules are strictly observed, and to fake the voice of
the Association on all subjects legally introduced. A stated clerk
shall be appointed, who shall continue in office until the Association
shall elect his successor, and whose duty it shall be to take proper
and correct minutes of the proceedings, and to keep a regular file of
the printed minutes of every session of this body, which he is to pre-
sent to the view of the Association annually.

8. The Association shall > ave power to exclude from the union
any church that may violate the constitution or depart from he or-
thodox principles of the constitution.

9. The Association shall furnish the minutes of every session
to the churches making contributions ior that purpose.

10. Every query sent by a particular church must be included
iu her letter, certifying that she endeavored to reconcile it, b t failed
In sych a case, the Association shall take it under consideration, and
the voice of the majority shall be considered an advisory answer,
which shall be entered on the minutes.

11. Queries which immediately concern the union of the
churches, sent by a particular church, or introduced by a proper mo-
tion, shall be taken up and decided on as soon as practicable.

12. Any church in our union having a preacher whom she

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deems worthv of ordination, shall call a presbytery of ministers from
sister churches to officiate in the work; and all presbyteries, in the or
daining of ministers and deacons, or in the constitution of churches
shall be governed by the Abstract of Faith adopted by the Associa-
tion.

13. The Association shall have a fund, supplied by the volunta-
ry contributions of the churches, and all monies thus contributed
shall be transmitted from the churches by their delegates, and paid
over to the committee on finance. This committee shall be appoint-
ed annually, whose duty it shall be to receive in charge t)ie Associa-
tion Fund, and dispose of the same agreeably to order, and make at
every session a fair and circumstantial report of their proceedings,

14. The Association shall not adjourn any session until she
shall uave finished all business on hand except in extraordinary cases.

15. The minutes of the Association shall be read, and corrected
if necessary, and signed by the Moderator and Clerk, before the ses-
sion rises.

16. The Association shall in all cases be governed by a majori-
ty of the members except to change or amend the constitution,

17. Amendments to the constitution may be made at any ses-
sion when two-thirds of the delegates present are in favor of such
amendment.

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Article 1 We believe in ouly one true and livingGod, the
FathrT, the Word, and the Holy Ghost.

2. We^believe that the Scriptures, comprising the Old and I he New
Testament, are the word of God, the onlyruie of faith and practice.

3. We believe iu the doctrine of Election, and that God chose his
people in Christ, before the foundation of the world.

4. We believe in the doctrine of oriainal sin.

5. We believe in man's incai>ability, by his own free will and abil-
ity, to recover himself from the fa' leu state in which he is by nature

6. We believe that sinners are justified iu the sight of God by the
imputed righteousness of C hrist ouly.

7. We believe that '^od's elect shall be called, regenerated and
sanctitied by the Holy Gh st.

8. We believe that the Saints shall be preserved in Grace, and
never fall flnalli^ away.

9. We believe that Baptism and the Lord's Supper are Ordinan-
ces of Jefeus Christ, and that true l)elievers are the only subjects of
Baptism, and that by immersion is the Apostolic mode.

10. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, and in the General
Judgment, and that the felicity of 'he righteous and punishment of
the wi.-ked will be eternal.

11. We believe that no minister has any right to admmister the
ordinances of the Gospel, tut one who is regularly baptized, called,
and comes under the imposition of the hands of a Presbytery.

12. We believe that none but regularly baptized members have a
right to commune at the Lord's Tabie.

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ZlvLlefii of XDecox'-u.xxi.k

Art. 1. The Association shall he opened and closed with prayer*

2. The Moderator shall be fonsidered a judge of order, and shall
have a discretionary right to call to order at any time.

3. A member not satisfied with his decision, may appeal to the
Association on the same <lay, but at no other time.

4. But oue member shall speak at a, time, who shall rise to his
feet, and on obtaining permission, proceed.

5. The Moderator, when addressed bv a member for permission
to speak, f^hall signify the same by nnmingthe person, or otherwise.

6. No member shall be interrupted while Speaking, unless he de-
part from the subject, or use words of personal reflection. Every
motion made and seconded, shall come under the consideration of
the Association, unless withdrawn by him who made it.

7. E >ch case taken up by the Association, shall be decided on or
withdra vn before another shall be oflered.

8. When a question is taken up, after allowing time for the de-
bates, the Mooerator shall take the voice of the Association on the
subject, in such mode as he may determine.

9. The Moderator shall announce the decision to the body.

10. Any member wishing to retire, must have permission of the
Moderator.

11. No member shall speak more than twice on the same propo-
sition, unless by permission of the Associ tion, nor more than once
until every one wishiny to speak sh^lbhave spoken.

12 The appellation of "Brother," shall b,used in the Associa-
ti >u by membeis in their address to on* another.

13. The names ot members shall be called as often asltlie Associa-
tion may direct.

14. No member shall be tolerated in any practice which tends to
interrupi public speaking.

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