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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mdthode. 1 2 3 32X 4 5 6 ^ -':J^- --4/J .i!>'-' MODERN RELIGION, *(!-■ '^t^i^SSHf^-Mnmei mi'i't'i'ik * MODERN RELIGION ■, 11: in I ';V' .,, s 'I % lM»WHMMi»»»« » •^',. ■:^.>-'\ ■""- ^^Eimmf^ ■•^t: IttllfTSn FOIt THtt AUTHOR. ■'^^^ 1818. ¥.&' u . .^^ixamii'hiiHaliniimnatnemflli.'m PREFACE. NuMEBOus bare been the champions who have entered the lists of religious controversy ; yet none have aimed to tranquillize the jarring religionists under one banner. How truly distress- ing to mankind have been their various religious tenets ! ,Alas, how many mil- lions of people have fallen victims to religious intolerance, bigotry 9 and ty- ranny! How often has religious ima- gination been wrought up to such a pitch, as to hurry one sect to imbrue its hands in the innocent ttodd of another. In these few sheets it is far distant from my intention to give offence; hence I shall avoid making any remark on ^ny particular sect. To harmoiiize the religious conten- >i ii PREFACE. tions of mankind ; to heal the wounds flowing from religious intolerance, per- secution, fanaticism, bigotry, and ty- ranny ; and to seat religion v^n the bed of triitb, virtue, and brotherly love, is the ardent desire w^ich warms my breast To proclaim religion the most noble, yet the most comprehensive science ; the most sublime and mag- niflcent, yet open to the meanest ca- pacity ; and to make* religion the eon- «oliiig prop of mankind, is the aim of my present undertaking* H^us actuated and impressed, I do pit Jiesitate to implore the candour of the go^ people of this enlightened *•,..• - ^ ' . The Author. ,- >,^. *,gamm»iam^«*m'msi$, INTRODUCTION. i When we contemplate our organs, and particu- larly that incomprehensible member, the eye, we are filled with ponder at the stupendous grandeur of an invisible Creator, although his apptarance strikes us every where. We want not any greater evidence of the exist- ence of the Almighty Creator, than what is por- trayed in every thing we behold. We cannot define his essence, or describe his infinity, from the want of some faculty, which we do not pos- sess^ to discern between no beginning and no end. Two of our natural principles of reason, clashing together, exhibits the Creator, to wit, 1st. Where any thing is made or created, ought there to?be a maker or Creator? 2d. Ought thereto be a Com- mencement and end ? The first an affirmatiye, and the latter a negative. ' When we look into space, and observe so many other earths, some larger than our own, rolling in the most harmonious order ; and suns^ or other worlds or systems, so numerous that it is impossi- ble to form an idea, or calculate their number; when we cannot penetrate, with our best glassisl^, any limit to space or creation ; when these im- mense earths in space have atmospheres encircling themi denoting that they are replenished with creatures ; we are lost in ecstatic admiration of the immense power of an Almighty (>eator. ''\ %^i This earth appears to have been rrnewed, or replenished with creatures at different periods, by the divine pleasure of the Creator. All crea- tion appears to have a period of action and rest, and perhaps our earth likewise. We are led into this inference, because we find sea plants and fos- sils, sea fish, bones, and trees, under the surface of the highest mountains ; human bones, engraved in solid masses of rocks, and living creatures on islands in the centre of the largest oceans. The works of the Almighty Creator are ira* mense, yet minutely exact, which we perceive in the rapid course of our own earth, which, beside turning itself round daily in front of the sun, is going round the sun continually, at the rate of upwards of 50,000 miles an hour ; yet in this im- mense annual tract or road it has never varied a hair's breadth out of its usual course. The air or atmosphere attached and round our earth, while it protects us from any sensation aris- ing from the velocity of the earth, conveys to us the heat of the electric clouds round the sun, and propels us to the surface of the earth. When wc pondci* and contemplate the beau ty and harmony of the creation, and when we reflect how amply the Benevolent Creator has provided for the ease, pleasure, and wants of the meanest creature, more particularly for our own ; when he has further been pleased to eitdow us with the fa* cuUy of reaaon, by which nye are enabled to trace» every where, his invisible protecting providence, rewarding in this life our virtuous efTorts ; ought 'TiJ4- IX We riot, then, toliave occasion to blufth, flat wt cannot join hand and sentiment in poarih^ ouC our highest gratitude, and that in the most digni- fied style, to the ^Author of all creation, for hit' innumerable gifts and benefits ? ' We cannot perceive any atom in creation, whereby to raise the supposition of everlasting future punishments, which appears to ' militate against the general idea w0 entertained *of the goodness of the Creator ; yet our malicious, en* vious, disorderly, and cruel actions to each other, are not only punished by ^ laws Of our cotm-' try, but assuredly me^ with a just punishment in this life, from th^ all-seeing and all 'pfeaeat pro- vidence df^e Great €!lreaior. ^ ^e^Ben^cent Creator has so aif)yttfaii|y^^» ioored iii^ and bis favours bet^ig^ieiiillligi il|i«ti teaches us to hope, that after this {^ m *j^^ will be called into a new life, on spine «tfi^'iie# misphere, where we shall be gratified witbAkralir benefits, according lb our merits, or taste a fur« ther insight into his attributes; #f wbldbi ^e yea- sures of this life are as a dmp of w&fir Mcf the ocean. >"■■• To incite us to the practice of virtuous actions, the all-seeing and all-present providence of ^e Great Creator assuredly rewards us, in this ^, for all our gbod, just, merciful, ti^ue, and clu|rlta- bje actions to each other* ^ ' ^ s^ The^>eat Creator is the essence of jcwtice and order, which, with truth and eharify, fill all crca- tfoi^, arid hii$ virtues we are bound to imitate. I ; We do not perceive, in the works of the Cret- tor^ malice, disorder, envy, or cruelty, and these vices we ought to hold in the utmost detestation. Ingratitude is a base crime, rajere particularly iothe author of our existence ; hence, io theman- fter and form of pouring out our gratitude to him, it is incumbent we attach thereto the utmost gran* dear and magnificence we are capable, and, to promote order, that we adopt ceremonies and rules of conduct to connect us more closely to the practice of a virtuous and honourable life, and to ofier up our graiitude to the Great Creator, in order to draw down upon ua iho smiles of his ficMdencev ior in^ il^Mica of the Gr«at Girii^ reign ttiNififiiit mi^ficence^ gittisd^ l»rdifV j^tke^ 1^ (illh, clpntyi be»B?oiefice, iani«^ m ^ MODERN RELIGION* Tht Solemn Imtallation Oath* f l! This oath ^| to be administered in the temples or edifices of public worship, or in a private housey in the presence of a festival of its friends, to# male, when arrived at fifteen years of age, or a female at fourteen, and to every new member, by the chief director, director, priest, minister, or any other authorized person, head, or elder of a com-^ munity. The person taking the oath is to keep on both knees, and hold up both hands, or other posture that may be adopted, and to repeat, from the director^ priest, or person aforesaid, the fol- lowing, 'ir I, (naming the person) do hereby, in the pre- sence, and invoking the testimony of the most magnificent, sublime, exalted, merciful, just, true, omnipotent, and omnipresent Almighty Creator, and Ruler and Author of this and all the other in- h • ' H I m il ii .HtTT^ 12 numerable worlds and creation, sofemnly, sacred- ly, and sincerely swear, that during my life, Isu I will be grateful to theAimigbty Creator. 3d* I will aid to support the government and fawsy in freedom and justice^ of my country* 3d. I will honour and respect my parents. 4tb. I will not vd^fraud, cheat, or rob my fellow creatures. 5th^ I will not commit the detestable crimes of murder, treason, rape, perjury, maiming, beastiah- ty^ torture, suicidev or oppression. 6th. I will not persecute any person on account of his or her political or religious opinions or be- lief. 7lh. I will not knowingly or intentionally com- nunicate to a feUow creature any deadly or in- fectious disease, or plague* 8th. I will judge my feliow creatures with mer- cy, equity, and justice. 9th. 1 verity and firmly believe, that if 1 lead an upright and honourable life, that 1 shall assur- edly meet with reward in this life* lOtb. 1 verily and firmly believe, that if I com* mit aiiy vicious, envious, malicious, 'unjust, or cruel action, or crime, to my fellow creatures, I shall assuredly be punished for the sajoe in this life. St Mi' 4- "■■ 0>- 13 The ikrte ttipertor Duties chUgat6in/» Ist. That we must occasionally and frequently offer our humble gratitude, acknowledgments, and thanks, in the most harmonious and sublime terms* to the Almighty Creator, for every gift or benefit we enjoy, when we may reasonably hope tolbe rewarded iii a foture life. 2d. That we must perform just, true, virtuous, and honourable actions, in our intercourse with our fellow creatures. When we shall not fail of being amply rewarded with the pleasures of thia life^ by the all-discerning providence of the Al- mighty Creator. :-\--'-i,,:^, 3d. That next to ingratitude to the Almighty Creator, We must abhorand detest, and not cotn« mit, any vicious, malicious, and cruel action or crime toward our fellow beings, else we shall assuredly and certainly be punished for the same, in this life, by the all*seeing providence of the Almighty Creator* ■1^*1 Taenty-Jlve secondary Duties obligatory, Isf. The name of the Almighty Creator is not \o be coupled with, or made use of, in any action 3 u I? 111 t of perjury, fraud, deceit, vanity, falsehood, jesti blasphemy, cruelty, and on no useless occasion or consideration whatever. - 3d* That whenever the name of the Almighty Creator is mentioned, the person mentioning it, and every person hearing it mentioned* is to give a alight inclination of the head, for respect. 3d. That we are individually bound to offer thanks to the Almighty Creator, on lying down and rising from rest, at meals, and every other particular occasion. 4th. That we must apppropriate temples or edi- ficeS| for the purposes of religiout in each parish or community, to celebrate the weekly ^ys of rests and holydays, and for other necessary pur- poses ; and must appoint or elect to each a direc* tOTi priest, or minister, by such mode as is usual in eacii country, with sufficient salaries, who are recommended each to join to that function the di« rection or superintendence of a school ; and to each circhi or division must be appointed or elect- ed, by such mode as is usual in each country, a chief director, or superior minister, with suffi- cient salaries, for the purposes of religion. 5ih. Every person is to abstain one day in eve- xy week from fiervile or unnecessary work, like- wise three day| in each year to celebrate three grand festivals. 6th. That we must be true to our country, and respect our rulers, governors, officers, judgesi and superiors, if their conduct merit respect. 15 ' tth. That we must individually honour ind re» spect our parents, grand parents, and great grand parents, and obey them, when not injurioils to ourselves. 8tb. That each of us is to be kind to, and love, our fellow creatures, give them friendly advice, inform them when we have knowledge of any harm intended them, and not unnecessarily to pry into their affairs and concerns* » 9th. That we must not join in any tumult, insur- rection, or riot whatever, but do our utmost en* deavours to quell or repress the same.^ ■ ]Oth« That we must occasionally aid or assist the indigent, decrepid, sick, blind, dumb, orpfaani foundling, widow, lunatic/ foolish, maimed, and wounded. llth. That we must encourage truth, chftrity, order, literatiire» arts, sciences, agricuUixre^ irade^ and marriage. :^^^, ' ^ISth. ' That we must be honest, induatrioiii^lMfS^ pilable, and content with^ our lot in life* iiai|i^j*h?it w^mm nsn ^ y^i i mm^mm^^ e ow fellow creatures with mercy, justice, and equity. 14th. That we must adopt the utmost cleanli- ness in our clothing, persons, families, food, and dwellings. 15th. No male and female are to cohabit or sleep together under a nearer degree than cousins. 16th. No female is to cohabit with a male, when qnderany menstrual or childbirth complaint. Ifth. Society, governments, or legislatures, are « m u U to fraiffe laws for the prevention and punishment of crimes. 48tb. The murderer, when convicted of the crime by the lawB of the country, must suffer an ignominious death ; and if possessing any pro- perty, one third thereof shalF appertain to the nearest heirs of the murdered^ 19th. That we must abhor and detest, and duljr punish, the crimes of treason, murder, robbery^ rape, maiming, perjury, and beastiality. SOth. That we must each detest the crimes of suicide, torture, duelling, lying, dissipation, indo lence, false witness, forgery, drunkenness, envy^ malice, anger, debased lust, seduction, adultery, tyranny, severity, oppression, fanaticism, bigotry, religious persecution, blasphemy, lewdness, alan* der^ipanism, gormandizing, gambling, and every specie* c»f cruelty* ^ ;glst. That we must not, knowmglyf orioleiH tionally, conunumcate to another, any vile, fouli or ij^fectious plague, disorder^, or disease* n^au ever^ I4HHHRMHBHMMHHHB^ der. • ' 22d. That we must aid to support our indigent father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, grandson, grand-daughter, brother, and sister. 23d. That we must not enter into any lawsuit, until after having repeatedly endeavoured to set- tle the complaint amicably ; and even not then, until the matter in complaint is left to the inspec- tion of Che priest, or director, of the communityi or parish, nearest, and if of importance, to the head director, or superior minister ; and he can- not amicably accommodate, or certifies there is matter for a lawsiiit, suits for debt excepted. S4th. That v^e must not castrate our fellow creatures* 25th« That we must not sell, purchase, or en- gage our fellow creatures for life, without their full approbation* f' CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE. ^ When a boy arrives at the age of fif'teedi tnd a girl at fourteen, they may contract marriage. In order to lessen the jealously of married men, the bride is to take an oath of fidelity. Tbis is not exacted from the bridegroom, as some countries admit of polygamy. Indeed, human nature ap-^ pears^ inclined to polygamy ; however, it rarely happens when the wife is true to, and fulfils her duties to her husband, that he is not actuated by a faithful and tender demeanor toward the mother of his children. The ceremony is to be performed by the high priest, director, priest, or such other person aa is authorized l)y law or custom, where there is nO director, or priest near, in the presence of at least three witneMes^ of age, beatdQ the pa9tieift» 2* m tm t IThe officiating p^rton uayi^ May the Benevolent Almighty Creator who In th caused all the creatures of nature to smile with love and pleasure, who hath been gracious- ly pleased to favour mankind in a peculiar degreei with the enjoyment of chaste and delicious con- jugal love and embraces ; may he be pleased that A* B* and C. D., who are now about becoming endearing husband and wife, in lawful marriage» that they may support that state with dignity and honour, and that concord and peace may crown the observance of their vows. '^^ He then asks the bridegroom and bride if they are ready to enter the sacred state of wedlock, of their own free will, and without any constraint If they reply in the affirmative, the contract of marriage, if there is one, may be read. [The bride %a then to take the following oath*"] I, A. B. in the presence, and invoking the tes- timony, of the High Almighty Great Creator, of my own free will do sacredly and sincerely swear, that during the existence of my marriage state with C. D., who I am nowaSout marrying, I will love and obey him, wheti not injurious to myself, be faithful and true to him, and guard his honour; and be his steady friend and wife ; and in his pre- sence I will always command my ill tempeft or passiona to the utmost of my abilities. 1^ [He is next to admintster the following oath to the bridegroiim*]i I, C. D., in the presence^ and invoking the tes- timony of tlie Higli Aimigtity Great Creator, of my own free will do sacredly and sincerely swear, that I will honour, respect, love, protect, comfort, and support, according to my abilities, A. B* who I am now about marrying, and be her foitfaful friend and husband ; and in her presence I will always command my ill temper, or passions, to the utmost of my abilities* [TAe director, minister, or authorized person^ then presents a ring to the bridegroom^ who puts it on the finger of his «oi/e.] He then says, I do hereby, in the presence of the Almighty Creator and Author of love and friendship ;'r and in the presence of (naming the three witnesses) declare A. B. and C* D. to be lawfully, sacredly, and solemnly joined together, as husband and wife* J;-}: ■ > [He then registers themarriage in his register, and causes the same to be signed by the parties^ him- self, and the tfyree witnesses ; likewise two parch- ment copies of the marriage must be signed by all the said persons. One of which he is to pre- sent to the husband, and the other to the wife^ who is to deliver t to her nearest relation*} m so If Ibe parties have already cohabited together, under any denomination, and have any child, or children living, issue of such cohabitation, the •aid child, or children, are to be placed between the parties, and present at the marriage ; their piames and birth inserted in the register, and cer- tificates when such child, or children, shall take precedence, and be considered and deemed as legitimate and lawful child, or children, as if born during marriage. N. B. To render a marriage lawful, all the abofe requisites must be complied with* Any religious duty that a priest or director can perform, may be performed by the head director, or superior priest. ^^* di JfOON. 1 $ 9 1 6 9 1 5, 9 1 5 9 5 9 I rBSTlVALfl. Spring, 6 May, 1818. Harvest, • 3 September Winter, SO December. Spring, 28 April, 1819. Harvest, 25 August. ^ Winter, 32 December Spring, 19 April, 1820. Harvest, 16 August. Winter, . 6 December. Spring, 2 May, 1821. Harvest, • 29 August. Winter, • 26 Deeeml>elR* Spri^g^ Harvit, . 24 April, 1822^ 21Ao]^|u^ Winter, ^ ^18D^eiiil|k Spring. . uAp^imi. Harvest, • IS August. Winter, , a December. m m n DiVORCEMBNTa The maitied state is not to be considered at any peilbd as a state of endless strife, discord, and misery. It is an institution founded on harmony, friendship, union, and love, and to promote the orderly procreation of one's species. When these fail, how truly distressing is the state of marriage. A husband and wife are forbid from separating from each other, on a trifling cause, or improper motivie, and are bound to overlook iibh other's foibles. But when a husband or wife are determined to put an end to each other's misery, by a separation firom each other, and remain six entire months separate, and^without cohabiting together, either of them catti in that case only, cite the other op ft certain day before the bead director or priest of the district, who thaii|tipun shall sumiiion % jitiy,,fairtjr,ftiMl. indifferently drawn by the pai«> tfn, fll#i|(ibi, out of fifty names sel^cttd impar* tially by the head director*^ or priest. The ju#y to be sworn, and fairly to try" and hear the parties and their evidence, on oath, before the said head director or priest.; anii by a verdict , ^ * I 94 ^ ft er delivery the father is to say the following. Almighty and Beneficent Creator, tnayest thou be pleased to suffer me to a pproach and pour out the mcst bumble acknowledgments, with which my mind overflows, for not only thy merciful kindness manifested in the safe delivery of my beloved wife, but for the infant, which thou hast been pleased to confer on me ; and mayest thou be pleased that it may grow up an honour to its parents. # [7%e mother to say a similar thanksgiving with the necessary alteration»1 CEREMONY OF APPELLATION. When a child is from one week to one month old, it shall be named by the director or priest, in the presence of a sponsor and sponsoress. [The director or priest is to say ;] May the Almighty Great Creator, the artist of that most noble and mysterious faculty, by which we are endowed to propagate our species ; the author of those high refined rapturous sensations which bind parents to the care of their oiTspring ; who causeth his divine providence to shield the ^oung and helpless, and that we may be distin-^ mmffmrnm^mm % guished by di£R3rent appellalioi|8, mlij^Iie be pleai- ed that the inflsuit, now abouireceivij^ its appe^ latioD, mayCgrovf ap'and walk in dii^;p&th jqf ho- nour and truth* i [He then takes the infant, inquiring its name^and on delivering it to the sponsor, he sat/s»] '■*■ " ■ ■ In the presence of the Great Creator, I do pro- nounce the name of this infant hereafter to be and I do repose it under the special* good care and protection, if that should be requir- ed, of A. B. and G. D. its sponsor and sponsorestt The infant is then delivered to the sponsoress. After which he registers the date, birth, and nam- ing, in his register, signed by the sponsor, sponsor- ess, father, and himself, and delivers a parchment copy thereof, signed as aforesaid, to the father. N. B. The child is always to pay a deference Co iti sponsor and sponsoress. U. .:J ! t PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN. In the morning. May the Almighty Creator be pleased to n» eeive my thanks for the protection afforded to myself and family this nigh^ and that I may be- have kind this day to every person. 9 ■ ."i. m S6 M night. May the Almight^riCfeator foe pleased to re- ceive my tbi^iks, for aU the good things I have enjoyed this day ; and may his kind providence protect me and my family from all harm this night. THANKSGIVING, FOa £IAL£S ABOVE FIFTEEN, AND FEMALES ABOVE FOFRTEBV YEAJIS. In the mornings May the Almighty Great Creator be pleased to receive my humble gratitude, for guarding me and my family froin all hsum this night, through ius'Mivine and all-protecting providence ; and 0xij he be pleased to confer on 'me, this dayv prosperity and content ; and that my actions with my fellow creatures this day be conducted, on my part, with honour, truth, and kindness* At night* May the Almighty Great Creator be pleased to receive my humble gratitude, for the posperity and content I have enjoyed this day ; and may "Wj H »i .«— ^~ ' at . he ][)e pleased to cause his divine and all protect- ing providence, to ^uard me and my family from all harm this night. , "^ In each parish, circle, or coi^regation, there must be appropriated, a church, chape), mosque, synagogue, edifice, or room, decorated with taste> arts, sciences, bells, clocks, or ornament, as it may please the persons composing such parish^ circle, division, or congregation, to adopt, to be under the care and superinteudance of the di- rector or priest. on DAY OF REST. Every person is to abstain, one day in every week, from all servile or unnecessary work, or la- bour, whatever, from the rising up of the sun, unto the setting thereof, in order to appear col- lectively, in a decent manner, to sound forth in a harmonious and grateful manner, their gratitude for the happiness enjoyed from the Supreme Ruler of the Universe ; to praise and admire his prodigious creation ; and to listen to lessons of morality, instruction, sobriety, patriotism, and the other virtues. It is immaterial which day of the week is se« lected for the day of rest, some may observe Sun- day, others Saturday, and those who please, Fri- day, or any other day ; provided they assemble one day in each week, other than Wednesday. •^■' HOLYD-^YS. These gravel Festivtls or Holvdays, are to be rigidly observed eyei'y year; to be styled the Fiwt or Spring^estiyai, to be observed on the first Wednesda^r pf the Sawing Mboii in each fountry^jto be called the First Moon. The second Festival to be styled the Harvest Festival, on the first Wednesday of the Harvest Moor, in each country. The^ird Festival ^o be styled the Winter Fes- tival, toi be celebrated on the first Wednesday of the Ninth 'Moon. - * On the Festival and weekly days of rest, from sunrise to sunset, every shop, storehouse, work- bouse, manufacture, theatre, court of justice, school, market, fair, auction, and every other place whatever, wfa^re labour, trade, agriculture^ business, or profession, is carried on, shall be shut up, no process of. law, of any kind, to issue, nor otherj^thing be done, saving what is.requisite for eating, drinking, and the attendance of the sick, defence, or other necessary purpose; and no drunkenness, gambling, dissipation, debauchery, or other vice, ought to take place. The re- mainder of those days, after thanksgiving, are to be devoted to reading, exercise, and virtuous ac- tions toward each other. 29 ; 11 MORNING SERVICE. ^ For the day Of rest. ■■> :4, To commence at nine o'clock, with ag^d Hymn, to be sung by a selection of young women, accompanied with, or without music, as it may please the congregation, and chorused by the whole congregation ; which Hymn may be com- posed, and at any time altered, by direction of the chief director, or minister. The same rule to be adopted for all other Hymns on the day of rest, and Holydays. The priest, or director, iis then to say the following prayer^ from the pulpit or altar. May the Almighty, high, glorious exalted, So«» l^ereign Creator, from whom springeth all the hap- piness we enjoy, be pleased to listen to our heartp- felt acknowledgments and thanks, for the many fa- vours heaped on us, on our beloved country, on our king, {or chief magistrate^ naming him^ tiie present week.. The Congregation to say^ Amen. May the Great Author of the roaring billow and forky lightning, be pleased to direct his ex> tended Providence in alleviating (he danger^i of our hazardous countrymen^ who now ride upon; liie waves of his expanded oceans and waters* The Congregation to say, Amen. JMaj the Divine Creator of the healii^ herl^ 3. * m H ! 1 \ "i i,i i ff- ^,* and me^^cinal art, be pleased tbat our fellow crea- tures who now lay on ^the bed of sickness and pain, may pursue sucb^means as ^^y tend speedily to restore them to health. ; >: .j^- The Pongfeg^ion to say, Amen. lijay the Alifaighty Uniyersal Creator, be pleas- ed, in l^is divine goodness, to receive biir thanks for tliis day of r^st from labour and fatigue. The Congregation to say^ Amen. May he be pleased to receive our humble gratitude and thanks, for the rewards conferred on us,* through his all-protecting and all-present provid&nce this past week. The Congregation to say. Amen. May he be pleased to receive our humble gra- titude and thanks, for having guarded us through his all-protecting and all-present providence, from the detestable crimes of murder, treason, robbery^ tape, beastiality, and cruelty to each other, the past week. ' ^ The Congregation to say. Amen. Fof that portion of health and contentment, which it has pleased his munificent goodness to pour down upon us the past week. The Congregation to say, Amen. For that portion of the lights of truth which he has continued to unfold to our minds. The Congregation to say, Amen. For that improved scale of literature with which he has continued to ameliorate and adorn our situation iu life. The Congregation to say, Amen. For those progressive improvements in the art^ SCI mi f ^ 'Afa-.; sciences, agriculttire, cpmmeirce, havigsitibii, and medicine, so highly faondurable to our country. The Congregaiion to saUi Afneii. Hay th6 eicaited, high, and Aioiighiy Creator, through his ail'sheltering pro1?idence, be pleased to cause all and each of us, to fly with abhorrence and detestation from the commission of ihurder, treason, robbery, rape, beastiality, and cruelty to each other, the ensuing week. The Congregation to say^ Amen. [All then kneel and say,] May the Almighty Universal Creator, be pleas- ed, in his divine goodness, to receive here, col- lectively, our fervent weekly adoration and sub- mission, and that he may be pleased to vouchsafe his blessings on our actions the ensuing week, and pardon our transgressions the past week. ^ \ 1 r. '8 A Hymn fVom a first rate singer may, or may not, be sung with music. '^ The priest, or director, is then to say the ten commandments of the installation oath« to each of which the congregation are to say, Atnen^ After which, a selection of young men are to sing a grand Hymn, to be accompanied with, or without, music. During the time this is performing, a young i&:in 4nd woman are to go round the temple and collect alms for the poor. The priest, or director^ is then to pronounce, or deliver a sermon.* 32 Then any private ceremony, or prayer, may take place. A young than aiici Woman may, or may not, de- liver eaclb^an oratiQii, in iddnour of the Creator and his Wii^iandjaiiiTlreserving p^ To conciudi'with a grand^ Anthem. Afternoon service may, or may not, take place for the day of rest, arid holydays, and may, or may not, be composed and established by the le- gislature, head directoF, or priest. mil up cai witl the wh( to CEiaEMONIES For the morning of the first or Grand Spring Festival, To open at nine o-'clock or sooner, with a grand hymn, to be sung by a selection of young girls, accompanied with, or without, music, and chorused by the congregation^ ■*'^ [The priest or director is then to ascend the pulpit or altar, and say the follomng prayer*"] May the High Almighty Great Creator, and- matchless artisan^ who causetli the trees to grow, and push forth their budaand fruit; who causeth the grass^to sprout up from the earth; whocaus* eth the earth to bring forth the healing herb, mineral, and root ; who causetfa the luscious vine to bend with its treasures ; who scattereth spontft* aeouily the grateful icuit^ yegetable^ and usefuli the BfMi 33 •^ mineral ; who eauseth the seeds and grain to shoot up and multiply in a prodigious degree ; who causeth the Belds and ground to be enamelled with the. fascinating sweet flowerets; who causeth the insect to hum in the pleasur^i^of the spring; who causeth the young fishes to generate, and to bask in the waters ; Who causeth the feathered tribe to make the bushes, trees, and groves to vibrate with their melodious, enchanting spring notes ; who caus- eth the beasts of the field and forest to low in the rapturous delights of the spring ; Who causeth the infant to grow up a ravishing delight to its parents; Who causeth the snow to melt away and enii<^h the land ; Who causeth thy glorious sun, to spread all around its genial beams ; Who causeth the earth to smoke, and teem with renovated riches; Who hath caused the labour of mankind to be conducive to their health and vigour ; Who causeth the splendid canopy of spring to beam with riches and prospects of delight ; Who hath given to mankind that high gratifica- tion, which arises from contemplating the incom- parable beauty of the spring and creation ; May he be pleased to permit the homage of our gratitude to approach him, for the rapturous delight we enjoy in sounding forth our thanks for opening his enchanting spring upon U8« 2'he Congregation to say^ Amen« i Vl ll til w m n If f S4 ^For the singular and lAduIgent favours heaped onaiian^ creation throughout the past winter. The Con^rcgatiQttto sayi Amen. For the un^^d^ed goodness conferred on us and his creilt^r^ihej^ winter. The Congregation id sai/, Ainen. Ma/ he be pleted to eauie his divine provi- dence to smile on our dpring-agricultural labours. The Congregation to say, Amen. ^^May he be pleased to cause his divine provi- dence to protect the tender herb, root, shrub, and plant, his munificent donation for the sustenance of his creatures. Tlie Congregation to sat/, Amen. Who is like unto him, in the most minute par- ticle of creation I can any one create the mean- est blade of grass ! . iT^e congregation, ^c. to kneel and to say] May the Almighty Creator be pleased to re- ceive here, collectively, our 6pringf*annnal ado- ration and submission to his all-wise decrees, and that he may be pleased to cause a blessing to be spread on our spring-agricultural labours. A selection of young boys are to sing a grand spring anthem, with, or without, musical during which time a young girl and boy are to go round the temple and collect alms for the poor. A young girl and boy are, or are not, to deliver an appropriate oration. 35 ^^ H» The director is to deliver an oration on the occasion. * A first-rate singer to sing a spring hymn with music. To be concluded by a grand sprifig procession, with emblems of the spring agriculture and hus- bandry, the director bearing a small tree in bud, with singing and music either round or out of the temple. Toung girls and boys to sirew flowers and perfumes, and a selection of girls and boys to precede or follow the director or priest, with the emblems. The selection of male and female singers for the festivals are recommended to be dressed in uniform, and to be placed in the^procesi^ons. For the tnoming of the second or Grand Harvest FestivaL To commence at nine o'clock, or sooner, with a grand harvest hymn or anthem, to be sung by a selection of married women, having children, accompanied with, or without, music, and cho- rused by the congregation* [The priest or director is then to pronounce from the pulpit or altar the following prayer*'] 'A }f% n O, Almighty, Gracious, and Bountiful Crea- tor, and Author of the plentiful harvest ! it was U ( MQt enoujD^b that thou didst create ui in grace, beai^y, and love, but to place us on an eartb» teeming i^J(|^ri9h and luxuriant products, not o|^ td nmrk^^t$y fublime bounty^ but to satiate our fkn^y^ ta,e|}ricb our comforiy to complete ,^ our satisfacticin,. ai|d to g^^atify our appetites. Thf other creatures whicbtbou hast been pleased to place 9li, this earth, ren^^r us obedience, and are subser^ent to our ^^jants and pleasures ; Thou hast been pleased to ordain that the beasts, fowl, fish, trees, bushes, shrubs, fruit, grain, corn, roots, and herbs of this earth shall multiply and serve for our food, use, und orna- ment; ^^ I. Thou hast apparently formed the earth, sun, moon, w§ter, wind, fire, air, metal, and mineral, for out; joy and pleasure ; Thou^hast firamed the inestimable properties of thy matchless magnet to enable us to direct our path upon thine immense ocean ; ^fiut when we come to trace thy inefikble pro- fiiseness in the harmonious, beautiful and singular formation of ourselves, organs, and feelings, truly are we lost in ecstatic admiration at so many mu- nificent favours which thou hast been pleased to make so manifest to us ; and well may we cry out^ and firmly believe, that thy favomgs toward us has no bounds, and those which We shall enjoy in a future life, will be to thy kind favours, which we at present enjoy, as a grain of sand upon this earth. How truly joyful is it to us to 37 assemble together and perform our first dutj— gratitude to our Creator. The Congregation to sajf^ Amen. For having conferred on us his kind provi< dence— A providence which, although invisible, yet we can trace it everywhere ; A providence which is seated in the most mi- nute and most extended particle ; A providence which traverses, and is to be found, throughout the softest matter and most hardened metal ; A providence which is all seeing, all present, and all active, to watch, shelter, protect and re- ward us in this life for our good, virtuoi^, charit- able, industrious, and orderly actidns ; and to punish us in this life, in mercy and justice, for our cruel, envious, malicious, false, and disorderly actions. The Congregation to sai/. Amen. O perfect and subliuie architect of the golden harvest, and creator of all nature, mayest thou be pleased to listen to our feeble thanks and ac- knowledgments, for having matured the tender shrub, root, grain, corn, plnni, vine, fruit, veget- able, nut, herb, and grass. The Congregation to saj/. Amen. ^ ^^ For having conferred on us the pres^Wrich and ample harvest. The Congregation to say^ Amen. For suffering us to pour forth our present ae- 4 ,1^ I il /" ^1 knowledgments, and causing us to rejoice in our harvest pleasures. The Congregation to aay^ Amen. [All to kneel and seij/,] May the Almighty Creator be pleased to re- ceive here collectively, our harvest annual adora- tion acknowledgments and submission to his all- wise decrees. A selection of married men, having children, are to sing a grand harvest anthem, with or without music ; during which time a married man and wo- man, having children, are to go round the temple to collect alms for the poor. A married man and woman, having children, are, or not, to deliver an oration. A first rate singer to sing a hymn with, or with- out, music. The director or minister, is to deliver a harvest discourse or oration. To be concluded by a grand harvest proces- sion with emblems of the harvest, either in or out of the temple, with singing and music. The direct- or or priest to carry a small branch or vine with fruit. B^Iarried men and women to strew flowers or pegfiimes. THWirector or priest to be followed or pre- ceded by a selection of married men and women Carrying the emblems. ■^'^ MMMMM 39 For the morning of the third or Grand Winter festival. To commence at nine o'clock, or sooner, with a grand winter hymn or anthem, to be sung by a selection of old women, accompanied with, or without, music, and, chorused by the congrega- tion. [The priest or director is then to pronounce ffom the pulpit or altar ^ the following prayer,"] O Almighty, most magnificent and powerful Creator of this earth, and every thing it contains, how minutely complete art thou in all thy works ! Where is the being who can create the most in- significant particle of thy creation ? Justice, mercy, truth, charity, and benevolence join the other virtues : they proclaim thy glory, and shine conspicuous throughout all thy bound* less creation. Among the many favours heftffed on us, thou hast been pleased to confer on us the power to appreciate those virtues, which we endeavour to imitate in our conduct toward our fellow crea- tures ; but how faint is our imitation ! In thy creation those virtues are portrayed in the most complete style of grandeur and lustre, in us our utmost efforts to imitate them are but a faint idea of these noble virtues. The Congregation to sai/, Amen. K ..?■■ I tj 4* Our first and highest duty, and most agreeable delight, is to render homage, adoration, and thanks to thee. The Congregation to sat/. Amen. Our second duty is to exert our continual ef- forts in the practice of thy sublime virtues, jus- tice, mercy, truth, charjty, order, and benevo- lence, in our conduct toward our fellow crea- tures, ' 77ie CoTigrcgation to sat/, Amen. A practice which is not only pleasing, gratify- ing, and agreeable, but will assuredly draw down upon us, the protection and smiles of thine august providence. 7'he Congregation to sai/y Amen. O Almighty Cr^ator^ where is the eye that can trace in thy boundless and complete; works, the least tincture of cruelty, malice, envy, falsehood, or disorder ? The Congregation to say. Amen. Thou hast been pleased to endue us with sen- sibility, to make our feelings shudder with re- morse when we commit any of the atrocious crimes toward our fellow creatures. The Congregation to say^ Amen. Our third duty is to use our utmost endeavours to prevent, and not to suffer our passions to be led into, but to fly with horror and detestation from the commission of crimes toward our fellow creatures. Crimes for which we shall assuredly be punished in this life by thy all- seeing providence. The Congregation to s^y, Amen. its the! 41 able inks lef- jus- 2VO- rea- tify. gust can the K>d| ten* re- pus m be on w O most sublime founder of the seasons, who causest the spring and summer to glide away» after refreshing and enriching mankind in food, nourishment, drink; raiment, and ornament, and the winter to fallow, to afford rest to the earth. The Congregation to say, Amen. Who causeth the tree and shrub to shoot down its juice in winter and receive fresh vigour from the earth. The Congregation to say, Amen. Who causest mankind to feast and consume iu winter the stores which thy bounty so richly con- ferred in the harvest. The Congregation to SOT/, Amen, .^, Who causest the labour, toil, and fatigue of mankind, not only requisite for his maintenance, but absolutely necessary and conducive to his health and vigour, and to provide a store for winter and decline of life. The Congregation to say. Amen. Who causest the aged to sink down with honour and satisfaction in the evening of life. The Congregaiion to say. Amen. May the Almighty Bountiful Creator be pleas- ed to suffer us to approach his divine grace, and to pour out our humble gratitude, acknowledg- ments rnd thanks for the continued kind gifts so liberally conferred on us, and for permitting us to enjoy his present winter. The Congregation to say^ Amen* m 1 1'll n M ^ i- %\ \ 4* 42 [JU here to kneel and say^ Hay the Almighty Creator b^ pleased to re- ceive here, collectively, our winter annual adora- tion, acknowledgment, and submission to his all- wise decrees. A selection of old men are to sing a grand an- them or hymn, with, or without music. During which time an old man ^and woman are to go round the temple and collect alms for the poor. An old man and woman are, or are not, to de- liver an oration. A select singer to sing a hymn with, or without, music. The director, or minister, is to deliver a dis* course, or oration, on the occasion of winter. To conclude with a grand winter procession. Found. or outside of the temple, carrying emblems of the winter, arts, sciences, trades,and commerce, with vocal and instrumental music ; old men and women strewing perfumes and decayed leaves. The priest, or director, to be followed or pre- ceded by a selection of old men and women car- rying the emblems. JV. IB. The ten commandments of the installa- tion oath is to be said by the director every fes- tival, after each of which the congregation to say, Amen. The ceremony of the festival and day of rest, may, or may not, be lengthened by the addition of any oUier jprayers or bymns^ and afternoon id service, although recomro&nded, may, or may no(« be composed, as it may suit each community. Prayers for the Sick. \ May the Almighty Supreme Creator, and boun- tiful donator of the healing herb, root, balm, and mineral, framed to alleviate and cure the diseases and wounds of mankind, also diseases and wounds which spring from their vices, misconduct, in- temperance, or indolence, who has liberally an- nexed a remedy to the numerous diseases and woes of mankind ; who spreadeth out the cup of comfort to the mind of the unhappy ; who causeth the knowledge of medicine continually to im- prove ; may he be pleased, in his infinite good- ness, to cause A. B., who now lieth dange- rously ill, sick, and in pain, to pursue such means as may speedily lighten, lessen, and finally cure his {or her) pain, disease, wound, and com- plaint, and that he (or she) may. be restored to health. After being healed, cured, or restored health, the following thanksgiving to be said. to a! ■■ O Almighty Supreme Creator, and bountiful donator of the healing herb, root, balm, and mineral, to alleviate and cure the diseases of man- kind ; who drieth up their sof rows, and sootheth the woes of the indigent, cripple, orphan, and diaeased; who caused the wounds^ pains, coid!!> 44 plaints, and diseases, of his creatures, to be les- senedy cured^ and healed. May he be pleased to suffer me to approach with a heart overflowing with gratitude, and to express my submissive ac- knpwledgments and thanks, for causing me (or. } to be cured, healed, or lessened of the pain, wound, disease, and complaint, which (he^ shcy or) I have been recently dangerously afflict- ed with, or laboured under, and to have been re- stored to health or comfort. dencc perty, and 11 Prayer before Meals* I May the Almighty Sovereign Ruler of the Universe, who rewardeth the labours of mankind with food, drink, raiment, and luxuries ; may he be pleased to deign to receive my humble thanks, for the meal, repast, and beverage, I am now about partaking of. The rest to say. Amen, Prayer in a Stomu When it thunders or lightens violently, every person is recommended to retire to the middle of a room ; if outside, to lie down, or sit down at a distance from any tree or eminence ; the follow- ing prayer is to be said. May the Almighty Sublime Creator, and com- mander of the mighty thunder, and forky elec- tric fire, be pleased to direct his shielding provi* 49 dence, to protect me and my family, and my pro- perty, from all injury from the present thunder and lightning. When it is ended the following thanksgiving to be said. May the Almighty Sublime Creator, and com- mander of the mighty thunder and forky electric fire, be pleased to receive my humble thanks, for causing his shielding providence to protect me, my family, and property, from all injury from thunder and lightning, and for having cauied it to subside* » Frayer on goin^ a Sea Voyage* ' May the Almighty Creator, and governor of the turbulent wave, billow, and roaring tempest, who has been pleased to link, with harmony and love, distant nations together, by means of navi* gating on his mighty waters and oceans ; who hath enriched his waters with numerous shoals of fish, for the sustenance of his creatures; who causeth the ship to be wafted in safety to her des- tined port. May he ht pleased to direct his benign providence, to watch, shelter, and protect me from all harm and injury of shipwreck, hurricane, and fire, during the voyage which I am now embarked in, from to , and that my voyage may be attend- ed with content. 1% I 46 Thanksgiving on arrival at the Port, May the Almighty Creator, and governor of the turbulent wave, billow, and roaring tempest, who causeth the ship to ride in safety over his immense-extended waters, to her destined port ; who has bestowed on mankind the noble art of navigation ; who bindeth together distant nations in friendly intercourse. May he be pleased to permit me to offer him my most humble, sincere, and joyful thanks, for having caused his benign providence to protect me from all harm and in- jury, during my voyage from to this port. The weekly rest days, and festivals, are to be observed as much as is practicable, or consistent, at sea. -^. Prater on undertaking a Journey, May the Almighty and all-powerful Creator, be pleased to cause his wide-extended providence to protect me, my family, (dwellings and out. houses, if he has any,) from all injury and devas- tation from fire, robbery,^ other accident, during my journey from ^ , and to , or retw.rning , and t'^at my journey may turn out to my content ; and that I may re- turn and meet my family and property in safety. tm» 47 Thanksgiving on returning from a Journey, May the Almighty and all-powerful Creator, be pleased to permit me to prostrate myself before him, to return my thanks for the kind protection afforded, by his wide-extended providence, to myself, my family, and property, during my jour- ney to , and from , and for permitting me to return with content. Prayers said on making an Enterprise* May the Almighty Creator, be pleased to direct me, that the (to name the enterprise) which I am now about undertaking, may progress and turn out to my satisfaction. Prayers said in Trouble, May the Almighty Creator, and soother of the sorrows of mankind, be pleased to cause me to pursue such means, through his sublime provi- dence, as may tend to relieve me from the immi- nent danger or trouble (to name it) in which X am at present involved. Thanksgiving on being relieved from Trouble, May the Almighty Creator, and soother of the sorrows of mankind, be pleased to receive my Ji^mble acknowledgments, for having directed me 43 to pursue such means as have tended to relieve me from the imminent danger or trouble (here name it) in which I have been recently involved. * Prayer ongoing to Fight, or to Battle* May the Almighty Munificent Creator, the Au- thor of justice and Shield of the innocent, be pleased to cause his shielding providence to pro- tect me in the just battle and fight I am about commencing with {here name it.) 1 hanksgiving at the end of the f.ght. May the Almighty Munificent Creator, and Au- thor of justice, be pleased to receive my profound gratitude, for the protection afforded me by his shielding providence, during the battle and fight with (here name it,) Prayer during War, No nation is to wage war with another, except in defence of its rights or independence, or to redress injuries; and not until it has tried in vain to obtain satisfaction by negotiation. In time of war, the following prayer is to be said, in the pla.ces of public worship, on the day of its commencement, and every day of the year and moon it rages. If it happens on the day of rest, or festival days, to be solemnized the day after : the temple to be in mourning. To com- mence at nine o'clock, or sooner, with a solemn dirge, or anthem, to be sung by a selection of women in mourning, accompaDied with, or with- ont, gatio^ ThI pulpif '^^- Mai to pei byth< counti 49 \ In out, solemn music, and chorused by the congre- gation. The priest or director is then to ascend the pulpif, or altar, and say the following : , May the Almighty Exalted Creator be pleased to permit us to mourn our calamities, occasioned by the war whiph now rages between our beloved country and the {here name the e»en:t/.) The Congregation to say^ Amen. A war which we have been driven into, in de- fence of the precious rights which thou hast so liberally conferred upon us. The Congregation to say^ Amen. ^ f^ A war which we have endeavoured to evade, by every honourable means. The Congregation to say. Amen. May Thou, the mighty champion of the inno- cent, and disposer of the destinies of nations, be pleased to cause thy penetrating Providence to continue to sanction, and cause our martial ardour and patriotism to triumph. The Congregation to say, Amen. To hover over our army and navy in the fight and battle, and cause such discomfiture to the haughty foe, as may lead him to listen to terms of a reasonable accommodation and peace. The Congregation to say. Amen, To cause our country to be distinguished for moderation, humanity, and justice, in this year's war. The Congregation to say, Amen. 60 To cause our warriors, and those of the enemy, to mitigate the horrors of this year's war, by showing mercy and protection to the persons and property of the unarmed, the female, child, and prisoner. The Congregation to say^ Amen. ^ [All to kneelf and sat/,] May the Almighty Creator be pleased to re- ceive here collectively our homage, adoration, and submission, to his all- wise decrees, and that he may be pleased to cause us speedily to enjoy the blessings of peace. \ A selection of old u^en, in mourning, are to sing a solemn dirge on the occasion, accompanied with, or without, music; during which time, a man and woman, in mourning, are to go round the temple, and collect alms for the sufferers in the war. A Woman and man, in mourning, are, or are not, to deliver an oration, or hymn, or discourse, suit- ed to the occasion. "^The director or minister is to deliver a sermon or discourse on the occasion, enumerating the deeds of the defenders of the country. To be concluded with a solemn procession by the priest or director, and a selection of men in mourning carrying emblems of the evils of war. If any of tl^ conspicuous defenders of the country are present, they are, or are not, to pre- .i • SI cede or follow the priest or director, under, or not under, a canopy supported by young females in mourning. Solemn, vocal, and instrumental music, may be performed during the procession to take place ifrround the temple, or outside. The donations given are to be, or be not, sealed in a paper with the donor*s name upon it, and printed if thought proper, and conveyed to an authorized person of government, for the suffer- ers in the war* When peace is proclaimed or settled, it is to be celebrated in each temple. To commence at nine o'clock or sooner, with a grand hymn to be sung by a selection of young women, dressed in uniform white, with uniforn wreaths of peace, accompanied with music and chorused by the Congregation. [The priest, or minister^ is to say the following prayer from the pulpit or altar*"] O supreme, exalted, benign, and bountiful Creator, who hearkenelh to the petitions and prayers of his creatures, and granteth their wishes, and maketh their calamities to pass away as chaff before the wind. Who hath so singular- ly favoured mankind. Who cementeth nations together in the bonds of intercourse and esteem ; who rewardeth bravery when joined to justice and mercy. The Congregation to say, Amen. ^ 1 ^2 May he be pleased to suffer us to .echo his ex- alted munificence in estabishing the joyful peace for pur beloved, country. The Congregation to say. Amen. And for suffering us to hear the pleasing trum- pet of peace. fl The Congregation to say. Amen. M4y he be pleased to permit us to proclaim to him our deep and heartfelt acknowldgements and thanks for causing the calamities of war to cease. TAc Congregation to say. Amen. For th6 bravery and renown which our war- riors have added to the laurels of their country; and 'U^ humanity and justice, which marked their depo||me.nt to the prisoner and the defenceless. The Congregation to say, Amen. For the smiling canopy of peace, which spread- eth gladness throughout our land, renovating the arts, sciences, agriculture,jwfid trade. The Congregation to say\ Amen* For having caused our enemy to listen, apd ratify terms of a reasonable accommodation. '■ The Congregation to say. Amen. For 'lauding true patriotism to glow in the breasts of our warriors. The Congregation to say, Amen. ["TAe ■w [All to kneel and say^ May the Almightjr be pleased to receive here, collectively, our humble homage, adoratipn, and .m tn- m Its to ir e I 53 submission to his all-wise decrees, and for having conferred on us the happy delights of peace. A selection of young men dressed, or not, in the military uniform of the country, with, or with- out emblems or wreaths Zf peace, to sing a grand %mn on the occasion, to be accompanied with, or without, music ; during which time a young man and woman to go round the temple, and collect alms for the sufferers by the war, in the same manner, and to be appropriated as in war. A young woman and man to pronounce, or not, an oration. , * ; A piece of music may, or may not, be perform- ed by a first rate singer. - r [The priest^ or director, to deliver a discourse or oration on the occasion.] ^y^ ^ A grand peace procession, with or without mu-* sic, and singing, round or putside of the temple, with suitable emblems. If any of the conspicuous defenders of the country are present, they are, or are not to precede or foJipw the priest or director, under, or not under, a canopy or arch, supported by young females. To conclude with a piece of music from a first- rate singer. r - ' Every couptry iKiay consider the propriety of dating the year ftom its foundation, or the foun- dation of its government. When aiby person makes oath, if required, a ;J \i 'I %• 54 book containing the ceremonies of this religion is to be touched with the lips. .■*,* ■■ \-,-t ^- The Ten Comnumdments of the Installation oath»$' Ist^'I will be gratefiil to the Almighty Creator. T%e Vongregation to iay. Amen. 2d. I will aid to support the government and laws, in freedom and justice, of my country. The Congregation to sai/. Amen. 3d. I will honour and respect my parents* The Congregation to say. Amen. 4th. I will not defraud, cheat, or rob my fellow creatures. The Congregation to say^ Amen. 5th. I will not commit the detestable crimes of murder, treason, rape, perjury, maiming, beastiali- ty, torture, suicide, or oppression. The Congregation to say. Amen. 6th. I will not persecute any person on account ol his or her political or religious opinions or be- lief^ The Congregation to say^ Amen. 7th. I will iiot knowingly or intentionally com- municate to a fellow creatjpiHe any deadly or in- fectious disease, or plague. The Congregation to stfy, Ainen. 8th. I will judge my fellow (fjreatures with mercy, equity, and jctstice. 1^ Congregation to sa^, Axoi^. •1% 55 i h :* 9th, I verily and firmly believe, that if I lead an upright and honourable life that I shall assur* edly meet with reward in this life. Tke Congregation to say^ Amen. 1t)th. I verily and firmly believe, that if I com« mit any vitious, envious, malicious, unjust, or cruel action or crime to my fellow creatures, I shall assuredly be punished for the same in this Ufe. The Congregation to say. Amen. \The above commandments to be said by the priest ^ on the weekly -days of rest, and festivals*] ^^ I. FUNERAL SERVii^Ji FOR THE DEAD. When a person dies, he or she is to be put into a decent situation, and remain in the room such time as it is thought fit. The windows and door of the room to be open in the day time, if the weather permiits, in order that any person may view the deceased who pleases. The deceased is then to be placed in the coffin, every person in the house where the deceased died being present, unless exempted, from illness. The deceased is to be conveyed to the place of interment, in such manner as it may suit the friends of the deceased. At the place of interment, the priest|Or director» is to say the following prayer t \ ^-iv ■.« 1P 58 Moilt holy and sovereign Creator of w6rWs, how wisely hast thou ordained that the days of thy creatures should be numbered, and in the vale of years they should sink down into their graves. If their days were prolonged, how soon would they destroy each other, for want of room. The Congregation to say. Amen. The life of man is not short, for thou hast or- dained it of sufficient length of years to enable him to rear up his offspring, and it would be dan- gerous to allow a further length of years. The Congregation to sat/. Amen. How pleasing and delightful is the reflection of a well-spent life, and rendering homage to our munificent Creator. The X^ngregation to say, Amen. Our deepest regret, in leaving this earth, is the transcendant pleasure we enjoyed in viewing thy sublime and harmonious works. The Congregation to say, Amen. Biit that regret is lessened, when we contem- plate how necessary it is to make room for our young to taste the rapturous delight of surveying thy iiipnense works. The Congregation to say. Amen. Where is human gratification so complete, ias that of a person full of year, who hath ornament- ed an active, useful life, with benevolence, and, lurrounded by a numerous progeny, resigns his ^reati|;:Without remorse. The CungregaHim to say^ Amen. 3 ^V Tl our i| sigh, der hj Tr] thy usnei us wi| our thee. ■''\k 57 The image which thy bounty hai imprinted on our intellects causes us to leave this earth with a sigh, that we have not had sufficient years to ren- der homage and thanks to thee. The Congregation to say^ Amen. True it is, that our gratitude is incomplete ; but thy mighty power will transform, and infuse into us new life, in some other hemisphere, and endue us with other intellects, to gratify and complete our adoration, acknowledgments, and thanks to thee. The Congregation to sat/, Amen. The coffin is then to be let into the grave, the nearest relatives to succeed each other in throw- ing three spades of ground on the coffin. A fune- ral oration may, or may not, be protiotmced. Mourning* Every person is not to speak audibly, but only in a whisper, mouth to ear, for four weeks after the death, or knowledge thereof, of a fether or mo- ther; three weeks for a wife or husband; two'^ weeks for a grandfather, grandmother, great grandfatlier, great grandmother, son, or daugh- ter; one week for an uncle or aunt; two days for a cousin ; except exemption is allowed by the director^ priest, or minister, or hea3 director, who are exenipted when officiating on duty. Du- ring the above time of mournii^, no feasting or diversion is to be partook of by the persons Id I 58 mourning, who are to ^ j exempt from civil process or public duty, if posfiible; and the person during mourning is not to drink any spirit, or juice of any grain or fruit, unless permitted by a doctor of physic* '^^'5^&^ y F I N 1 8; X. r4- >"'■■