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51 or Rules herein set forth, shall be admonished in consonance with the Scriptural demand in Matthew, 18: 15-17; and if he neglect to accept such admonition, he shall be placed on probation, or if he repeat the offense, his name shall be dropped from the roll of Church membership.

Violation of Christian Fellowship. 3. Any member who shall unjustly aggrieve or vilify the Pastor Emeritus or another member; or who does not live in Christian fellowship with members who are in good and regular standing with this Church, shall either withdraw from the Church or be excommunicated.

Preliminary Requirement. 4. No church discipline shall ensue until the requirements according to the Scriptures, in Matthew, 18 : 15-17, have been strictly obeyed, unless a By-Law governing the case provides for immediate action.

Authority. 5. The Christian Science Board of Directors has power to discipline, place on probation, remove from membership, or to excommunicate members of The Mother Church. Only the members of this Board shall be present at meetings for the examination of complaints against church members; and they alone