5. We declare, that the objects of this Church are, The cultivation of "faith, hope, and charity," in our own hearts, the diffusion of gospel light and truth among our fellows, and the systematic application of the fruits of Christian love and duty to all men, and "especially to the household of faith."

CONSTITUTION AND LAWS.

ARTICLE I.

OF MEMBERSHIP.

1. This Church shall consist of persons who have arrived at years of discretion, and who shall have applied for, and received its fellowship, as hereinafter provided.

2. Any person wishing to become a member of this Church, must make application, either in person, or through some member, at a regular meeting.

3. The application so made shall be referred to the Elders, who shall report at the next regular meeting, or at a spe

cial meeting, which may be called for that purpose.

4. If the report be adverse to the admission of the applicant, no further action shall be had in the case; nor shall another application from the same person be entertained, for the space of three months. If the report be favorable, the question shall be taken by ballot, and a vote of two thirds of the members present shall be necessary to an election.

5. The vote of the Church having been given in favor of any person, he or she shall sign the declaration and constitution, and shall be admitted in form and manner as prescribed in the Book of Forms.

ARTICLE II.

PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS.

1. Every member of this Church shall be held in duty bound to give attendance at public worship, and also at the regular meetings of the Church, unless necessarily prevented; and a wilful

neglect of duty, in this respect, shall be deemed sufficient cause for complaint, and, if persisted in, for suspension or disfellowship.

2. Every member shall be bound to attend to all notices to relieve the distressed, or take care of the sick, either in person or by substitute; and a failure in this respect, without sufficient reason, shall be an offence liable to discipline.

3. The members of this Church shall be held in duty bound to attend the funeral of a deceased brother, or sister, if within convenient distance.

4. It shall be the duty of any member, who knows of a brother or sister who is sick, or in need of assistance, to report the same at the first regular meeting, or, in the recess, to the Deacons.

5. Any member shall have the privilege of withdrawing from the Church, at any regular meeting, on application, provided there are no charges standing against such member, and no objections shall be made at the time; and the retir

ing member shall be entitled to a letter of dismission, in form as prescribed in the Book of Forms.

6. If objections shall be made, the reasons shall be distinctly stated, and the question shall be decided by a two thirds

vote.

7. Any member, in good standing, wishing to travel, shall be entitled to receive from the clerk, on application, a certificate of membership, and letter of recommendation, as prescribed in the Book of Farms.

ARTICLE III.

OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARITIES.

1. Every member shall be in duty bound to contribute to the funds of the Church, according to his or her ability.

2. Members, on admission, shall be required to cause their names to be registered in a book kept by the clerk, for that purpose, and shall set opposite their names the amount of the monthly contribution which they are willing to pay;

which sum shall be punctually paid at each regular meeting of the Church. Provided, however, that the amount may be altered at pleasure, by one month's notice to the clerk, to that effect.

3. The members of this Church shall be entitled to the sympathy, aid, and care of their brethren and sisters, in times of sickness, misfortune, and affliction; and also to such pecuniary aid, from the funds of the Church, as the Deacons may deem necessary, and the finances permit.

4. When a member shall have been reported sick, or in distress, it shall be the duty of the Deacons to visit such sick or distressed brother, or sister, to inquire into their wants, and administer such relief as they may deem to be called for by the necessities of the case; and to draw upon the Steward for the money so expended.

5. If a sick member shall need watchers, the Deacons shall notify the members of the Church, or, in case of contagion or