_A._ Let two of the principal members of the society be deputed to examine his accounts. And if he has not kept fair accounts, or has been concerned in that base practise of raising money by _coining_ notes (commonly called _the bill-trade_) let him be immediately expelled ♦from the society. ♦ inserted missing word “from” _Q._ 27. What is the office of a Christian minister? _A._ To watch over souls, as he that must give account. _Q._ 28. In what view may we and our helpers be considered? _A._ Perhaps as extraordinary messengers, designed by God to provoke others to jealousy. _Q._ 29. What is the office of an _helper_? _A._ In the absence of a minister, to feed and guide the flock: in particular, 1. To expound every morning and evening: (But _N. B._ He is never, in any place, to begin later in the evening than seven o’clock, except in harvest-time.) 2. To meet the united society, the bands, the select society, and the penitents, every week: 3. To receive on trial for the society and bands, and to put the disorderly back on trial: 4. To meet the leaders of the bands and classes weekly, and the stewards, and to overlook their accounts. Let every preacher be particularly exact in the morning preaching, and meeting the leaders. _Q._ 30. What are the rules of an helper? _A._ 1. Be diligent. Never be unemployed a moment. Never be triflingly employed. Never while away time: neither spend any more time at any place than is strictly necessary. 2. Be serious. Let your motto be, HOLINESS TO THE LORD. Avoid all lightness, jesting and foolish talking. 3. Converse sparingly and cautiously with women: particularly with young women in private. 4. Take no step toward marriage, without first acquainting us with your design. 5. Believe evil of no one: unless you see it done, take heed how you credit it. Put the best construction on every thing. You know the judge is always supposed to be on the prisoner’s side. 6. Speak evil of no one: else _your_ word especially would eat as doth a canker. Keep your thoughts within your own breast, till you come to the person concerned. 7. Tell every one what you think wrong in him, and that plainly, and as soon as may be, else it will fester in your heart. Make all haste to cast the fire out of your bosom. 8. Do not affect the gentleman. You have no more to do with this character, than with that of a dancing-master. A preacher of the gospel is the servant of all. 9. Be ashamed of nothing but sin: not of fetching wood (if time permit) or of drawing water; not of cleaning your own shoes, or your neighbours. 10. Be punctual. Do every thing exactly at the time. And in general, do not mend our rules, but _keep_ them: not for wrath, but for conscience sake. 11. You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. And go always, not only to those that want you, but to those that want you most.