58 A HALF CENTURY. 



We believe in the ultimate triumph of the kingdom of our 

 Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on earth, and in His glorious 

 appearing ; in the resurrection of the dead ; and in the final 

 judgment, the issues of which are eternal punishment and eter- 

 nal life. 



This form of words is not imposed as a test for membership in the Church, but is a 

 general declaration of the faith of the Church and is to be used for the instruction of its 

 members and of their children. It is to be read by the pastor at the Communion Ser- 

 vice or on other appropriate occasions of worship, in his discretion. 



FORM FOR RECEPTION INTO THE CHURCH. 



Come, and let us join ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant that shall not be 

 forgotten. — Jer. 50 : 5. 

 The minister will say: 



With the heart man believeth unto righteousness ; and with 

 the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Those who are 

 now to make confession of Christ and enter into covenant with 

 His Church, as their names are called, will present themselves 

 before the Lord's Table. 



The minister will read the names of such as have been accepted by the Church, and 

 when they have come forward he shall proceed. 



Dearly Beloved : called of God to be His children through 

 Jesus Christ, w^e give hearty thanks to God, w^ho by His Spirit 

 has opened your eyes to see and your hearts to i-eceive Jesus as 

 Lord; and who has inclined you to offer yourselves at this time 

 to made confession of Him. 



Lift up your hearts with us, while we pray that God may 

 €0unt you worthy of His calling and that His Name may be glo- 

 rified in you. Let us pray. 



Prayer will here be offered by the minister. 



THE CONFESSION OF CHRIST. 



You do now confess yourselves the disciples of the Lord 

 Jesus Christ ; declaring the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to be 



