The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America: Containing the Confession of Faith, the Catechisms, and the Directory for the Worship of God: Together with the Plan of Government and Discipline, as Ratified by the General Assembly, at Their Sessions in May, 1821; and Amended in 1833Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1841 - 536 pages |
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Page 404
... judicatory ought to pretend to make laws , to bind the conscience in virtue of their own authority ; and that all their decisions should be founded upon the revealed will of God . Now though it will easily be admitted , that all synods ...
... judicatory ought to pretend to make laws , to bind the conscience in virtue of their own authority ; and that all their decisions should be founded upon the revealed will of God . Now though it will easily be admitted , that all synods ...
Page 415
... judicatory , two elders , if there be as many in the congregation , with the pastor , shall be necessary to constitute a quorum . III . The pastor of the congregation shall always be the moderator of the session ; except when , for ...
... judicatory , two elders , if there be as many in the congregation , with the pastor , shall be necessary to constitute a quorum . III . The pastor of the congregation shall always be the moderator of the session ; except when , for ...
Page 422
... judicatory has been thus con- vened . XI . At every meeting of presbytery , a ser- mon shall be delivered , if convenient ; and every particular session shall be opened and closed with prayer . XII . Ministers in good standing in other ...
... judicatory has been thus con- vened . XI . At every meeting of presbytery , a ser- mon shall be delivered , if convenient ; and every particular session shall be opened and closed with prayer . XII . Ministers in good standing in other ...
Page 439
... judicatory , a certifi- cate from their own presbytery , regularly at- tested by the moderator and clerk , that the call has been laid before them , and that it is in order . If that presbytery present the call to their licentiate , and ...
... judicatory , a certifi- cate from their own presbytery , regularly at- tested by the moderator and clerk , that the call has been laid before them , and that it is in order . If that presbytery present the call to their licentiate , and ...
Page 449
... judicatory sending them , make the necessary provision for their support and re- ward in the performance of this service . 7 CHAPTER XIX . OF MODERATORS . I. It is equally 38 * FORM OF GOVERNMENT . 449 CHAPTER XVIII. ...
... judicatory sending them , make the necessary provision for their support and re- ward in the performance of this service . 7 CHAPTER XIX . OF MODERATORS . I. It is equally 38 * FORM OF GOVERNMENT . 449 CHAPTER XVIII. ...
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