THE BROTHERHOOD INDEX ORDERS OF SERVICE
Around the Altar
Instructions for the around-the-altar part of worship.
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The conductor jingles the bell and all kneel down. · , ·I I f . t I The first spiritual song: ''Very early in the morning'' ! all kneeling while si"nging. ! . { The conductor jingles the bell and stop singing A member stands up and prays. The second spiritual song: ''O Lord hear my prayer'' All kneel while singing. The conductor jingles the bell to stop singing. A member stands up and prays. The Third Spiritual song: ''O Lord send down or (us) thy power''. All.continue to kneel down. . . . The conductor jingles the bell to stop singing. i ' + ! ' Someone stands up and prays. ;' !' ! Closing Hymn. All standing up and sing, but, kneeling during the last stanza of the Hymn. They continue to kneel and recite Psalm. 23. They continue to kneel and say, "The Lord's Prayer" Doxology: ''In the morning, bless us O Lord''' I -
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I Benediction: by conductor. All singing: ''Hear our prayer 0 Lord''. while kneel- • 1ng. AROUND THE ALTAR: (Here all members kneel around the Altar). ~ ~t. Spiritual song: ''Around The Throne of God in Heaven''. The conductor jingles the bell. 2nd. Spiritual song: ("Children of God Awake") The conductor jingles the bell.. 3rd. Spiritual Song: ''I am a sinner 0 Lord wash me clean''.) (during this song, any ordained or christ's Student or Servant or Witness or the person in charge should sprinkle Holy Water on everybody). The Conductor jingles the bell . 4th Spiritual Song: (The Blood had been spilt on the ground''). The conductor rings the bel I. 2 sisters and 2brothers stand around the members and offer prayer. (The prayer always started by a sister, followed by a brother, and again by a sister, and ends up by a brother).
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" Spiritu·a1 Chorus: (Since the day our Lord Jesus was . ' crucified on the tree). Everybody leaves the Altar to their respective seats. The conductor jingles the bell. Spiritual Choruses: The second blessing starts from the choristers as usual. The conductor jingles the bell. and sh_out' Hallelujah'' 1 (3 times). Everybody sits down. Vision, prophecy, Dream and Testimonies, Announcement by L/Representative. Admonition and closing by the conductor. NOT~: Spiritual songs during 'Around the Altar'' can be found in ''Songs For Special Occasions Hymnary'' pages/14 - 16. SPECIAL PRAYER: At the close of Evening/Morning prayer, sick ones and those who desire special prayer s-hould kneel before the altar. And some brothers and sisters shou Id pray over them.