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1. THe Clerks and Sextons of Parishes shall be chosen by the Minister and the principall of the Parish; men of the age of twenty years at the least, of good life and con∣versation, able to read fairly, distinctly, and understanding∣ly, and to write also, and fitted somewhat for the singing of the Psalmes, if it may be.
2. Their charge is, by the ringing of a Bell, to call the people to Divine service, and the hearing of the Word, at the proper and ordinary hours; to keep the Church locked and clean, as also the Pulpit and the seats, to lay up the Books and other things belonging to the Church committed to their trust, to provide water against the Christnings, to make such proclamations as are enjoyned them by the Court or by the Minister. And shal receive their stipend and wages by the contribution of the Parishioners, be it in Corn or money, according to the custome of the place.