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Book II. From the First Conference in 1773 to the First Regular General Conference in 1792. · Chapter 3 · On the Printing of Books, and the Application of the Profits arising therefrom

As it has been frequently recommended by the preachers and people that such books as are wanted be printed in this country, we therefore propose,

That the advice of the conference shall be desired concerning any valuable impression, and their consent be obtained before any steps be taken for the printing thereof.

That the profits of the books, after all the necessary expenses are defrayed, shall be applied, according to the discretion of the conference, toward the college, the preachers’ fund, the deficiencies of preachers’ salaries, the distant missions, or the debts of our churches.