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BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR

Brotherhood Index.

A practical guide to uniformity in worship, fellowship and service.

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One reference.
Guidance for every occasion.

The publication begins with the Guide to Uniformity—instructions covering worship, prayer, conduct, fellowship and administration—and continues with prescribed Orders of Service for a wide range of occasions.

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THE BROTHERHOOD INDEX ORDERS OF SERVICE

Special Prayer

The designated special prayer and accompanying directions.

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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.
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ORDER OF HOUSE BLESSING/LOVE FEAST. The conductor jir1gling the bell first, he kneels down and pray silently. He jingles it the second time. Somenone conducts the Hymn. All standing up and sing, but, kneeling during the . last stanza of the hymn. The Conductor stands up and prays. Al I continue to kneel and recite Psalm 1. A member stands up and prays. The Conductor stands up and quotes a text from ~ Holy Bible. 1 Somebody stands up and reads. , The Conductor delivers his sermon. A member stands and prays. Silent Prayer: Al I standing. " The Conductor jingles the bell, and all Sit down. 1 :i Closing hymn. All kneeling and recite Psalm 23, and the Lord's prayer.
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