V.
The Examination of him that shall be presented, shall in the first place be made by Propositions out of the Word of God upon the Texts of Scripture which shall be given to him, the one in French; of necessity, the other in Latin, if it be thought expedient by the Colloque; for each of which he shall be allowed 24 hours time to prepare himself; if there∣in he satisfies the Company, it shall be farther known by a Chapter in the New Testament which shall be assign'd him, whether he is skilful in the Greek, so as to interpret it; and as for Hebrew, it will be requisite to know if he under∣stands it so far as to make choice of good Books for the bet∣ter understanding the Scriptures; whereunto shall be added an Essay of his Industry and skill on the most necessary Parts of Philosophy, all in Charity, without affectation of difficult and unnecessary Questions. To conclude, there must be requir'd of him a short confession of Faith in Latin, upon which he shall be examin'd by way of Dispute; and if after this trial, he shall be found capable, the Company re∣presenting to him the obligation of the Office whereunto he is called, shall declare to him the power which is given to him in the Name of Jesus Christ, of Administring as well the Word, as the Sacraments, after his intire Ordination into the Church whereunto he is appointed, the which shall have notice of his Election by Acts and Letters of the Synod or Colloque, carried and read by one of the Elders.