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Rh By what authority were the Articles, as contained in the Prayer-Book, set forth in America?

They were "established by the bishops, clergy, and laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, in convention."

When was this done?

On the twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord 1801.

Are the laity required to subscribe to the thirty-nine Articles?

The Church does not make any such demand upon her lay members.

How many Articles are there?

Thirty-nine.

Into what parts may you conveniently divide them?

Into five parts.

Give the subjects of the five parts.

1. On the doctrine concerning God.

2. On the rule of faith.

3. On the spiritual condition of man.

4. On the Church and its ordinances.

5. On the civil duties of members of the Church.