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 128 For the Canons of this Order were made three Rules.

The first Rule which St. Augustin made for his Brethren, who promised to live together in Common, consists of nine Chapters; and treats of the Community of Goods, Self-denial, &c.

The second Rule of St. Augustin appoints the manner and time of Praying, Singing, Reading, Working, Living, and Conversing, and consists of Five Chapters.

The third Rule of St. Augustin, treats more largely of those things which appertain to the Community of living among Clerks, and consists of Forty Five Chapters.