1.
Sing all. See that you join with the congregation as frequently as you
can. Let not a slight degree of weakness or weariness hinder you. If it
is a cross to you, take it up and you will find a blessing.
2.
Sing lustily, and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were
half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength. Be no
more afraid of your voice now, nor more ashamed of it being heard, then
when you sing the songs of Satan.
3.
Sing modestly. Do not bawl, as to be heard above, or distinct from, the
rest of the congregation, that you may not destroy the harmony; but
strive to unite your voices together, so as to make one clear melodious
sound.
4.
Sing in time. Whatever time is sung, be sure to keep with it. Do not
run before, not stay behind it; but attend closely to the leading
voices, and move therewith as exactly as you can. And take care you sing
not too slow. This drawling way naturally steals on all who are lazy;
and it is high time to drive it out from among us, and sing all our
tunes just as quick as we did at first.