parts of the Lord's Supper, by ordinance and commandment, to be administered to all Chr alike.

XX. Of the One Oblation of finished upon the Cross.

The offering of Christ once ma that perfect redemption, propitia and satisfaction for all the sins o whole world, both original and ac and there is none other satisfactio sin but that alone. Wherefore the rifice of masses, in which it is monly said that the priest doth Christ for the quick and the dead have remission of pain or guilt, blasphemous fable and dangerous ceit.

XXI. Of the Marriage of Minister

CLA which

to the word of God, and are or and approved by common aut ought to be rebuked openly, that may fear to do the like, as on offendeth against the common or the Church, and woundeth the sciences of weak brethren.

Every particular Church maj dain, change, or abolish rites and monies, so that all things may be to edification.

XXIII. Of the Rulers of the U States of America.

The president, the congress, the g eral assemblies, the governors, and councils of state, as the delegates the people, are the rulers of the Uni States of America, according to division of power made to them by constitution of the United States, a

And the said States are a States. sovereign and independent nation, and ought not to be subject to any foreign jurisdiction.*

XXIV. Of Christian Men's Goods.

The riches and goods of Christians are not common, as touching the right, title, and possession of the same, as some do falsely boast. Notwithstanding, every man ought, of such things as he possesseth, liberally to give alms to the poor according to his ability.

*As far as it respects civil affairs, we believe it the duty of Christians, and especially all Christian ministers, to be subject to the supreme authority of the country where they may reside, and to use all laudable means to enjoin obedience to the powers that be; and, therefore, it is expected that all our preachers and people, who may be under any foreign government, will behave themselves as peacesubiects.

XXV. Of a Christian Man's

As we confess that vain a swearing is forbidden Christia by our Lord Jesus Christ and his apostle, so we judge that the tian religion doth not prohil that a man may swear when th istrate requireth, in a cause of and charity, so it be done accord the prophet's teaching, in justice, ment, and truth.

THE GENERAL RULES.

The General Rules of "The Ur Societies" organized by Mr. W in 1739, are as follows:

There is only one condition.