First published in 1870, Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church is the official rulebook and guidebook for members and pastors of the Methodist Episcopal Church. With detailed instructions and regulations on church governance, polity, and practice, this book is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the workings of Methodism in America in the 19th century, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the religious world of the era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.