rary and theological acquirements from the Professors of the Theological Seminary at New Bruns wick, was admitted to an examination in the Hebrew and Greek languages, and the different branches of Theology, as prescribed in the Constitution of the Reformed Dutch Church in America, and that the Classis being well satisfied of his gifts, piety, and qualifications to preach the Gospel, did, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the King and Head of the Church, resolve that the said be, and hereby is allowed and authorized as a candidate for the sacred ministry within their bounds, and wherever the Providence of God may call him to preach the Gospel of our blessed Lord and Saviour. And the said Classis recommend him to the esteem and attention of all those to whom these presents may come, as well qualified to preach a crucified Saviour. The Classis do fervently pray, that the great Head of the Church may farther qualify him for the work of the ministry, and make him eminently useful in that part of his vineyard where he may be called. Done in Classis, in the 18-. of Clerk. No. III. Form of Testimonials of Ordination. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Head of the Church, to all whom it may concern, we send greeting: was admitted by the Be it known, that Classis of to an examination on the different branches of Theology, as prescribed in the Constitution of the Reformed Dutch Church in America, day of preparatory to ordination, and the Classis being well satisfied with his gifts, piety, and qualifica. tions to preach the Gospel and administer the sacraments, did, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the King and Head of the Church, resolve that the said be ordained to the Gospel ministry, and in conformity to said resolution did, on the set him apart solemnly to the work of the sacred ministry, according to the rites and forms of the Reformed Dutch Church, and receive him into ministerial communion. And the said Classis do recommend him to the esteem and attention of all those to whom these presents shall come, as qualified to preach the Gospel and to administer the sacraments of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Classis do fervently pray that the great Head of the Church may abundantly qualify him for the work of the ministry, and make him eminently useful in that part of the vineyard where he may be called to labour. Done in Classis, at day of - on this President. Clerk. No. IV. Form of a Certificate of the Dismission of a Minister from his Congregation. THIS certifies, that the undersigned, by request, was present at a meeting of the Consistory of the Church of A. D. on the day of and superintended the proceedings thereof, when it was resolved that an application be made to the Classis of of the pastoral connexion between the Rev. and said Church; and that the Rev. clared his concurrence in such application. for a dissolution de No. V. Form of Certificate of Dismission of Church THIS certifies, that Members. is, is a member in full communion of the Reformed Dutch Church of in good and regular standing; as such at own request, dismissed, for the purpose of connecting with the Church of to whose Christian fellowship and confidence is hereby affectionately commended; and when received by them, Church shall cease. By order of Consistory, Given at peculiar relation to this President. This Certificate is valid only for one year from its date, except where there has been no opportunity of presenting it. N. B. In recording the name of the Mother, give her |