There still seems to be some questioning as to the meaning of the order of service, as set forth in the May Journal of 1896, first page. One question is, as to whether the Church Rule contained in the Manual shall be read by the Branch Churches. We will say, it is our understanding that this rule is to be read only in the Mother Church.
It is also our understanding that the Church Tenets on Communion Day are to be read only in the Mother Church.
In compliance with requests, we herewith republish the order of service to be followed in the branch churches. On ordinary Sundays the following is the order:—
1. Organ voluntary.
2. Anthem by choir.
3. Hymn.
4. "Reading Scriptural selection.
5. Silent prayer followed by the audible repetition of the
Lord's Prayer with its spiritual interpretation.
6. Hymn.
7. Announcing any necessary notices.
8. Reading of Lesson-Sermon.
9. Collection and solo.
10. Hymn.
11. Reading Scientific Statement of Being and pronouncing benediction.
