VIII.
The Election of Ministers shall be confirm'd by Prayers, and the Imposition of hands; nevertheless in avoiding all su∣perstition, according to the form which follows.
The manner of the Imposition of hands, commonly ob∣served in the Churches of France, in the Ordination of Ministers.
All abovesaid having been observ'd, two Pastors which for this purpose have been deputed by the Synod, or Colloque, to lay hands on him that is elected, being come to the appoin∣ted place; him of them that is to Pray, shall briefly treat of the Institution and Excellency of the Ministry, alledging the passages of Scripture most fitting to the occasion, as Eph. 4.11. Luk 10.16. Joh. 20.21. 1 Cor. 4.1, 2. 2 Cor. 5.18, 19, 20. 1 Tim. 1.2, &c. and others the like, exhorting each one to beware, to the end that as well the Minister as the People, discharge their Duty: The Minister discharging himself so much the more carefully of his Employment, as he knows 'tis precious and excellent in the sight of God; and the people receiving with all reverence the Word of God, which shall be delivered by him, which is sent unto them. Then shall be read in the presence of all what is written, 1 Tim 3. Tit. 1. and 1 Pet. 5. where the Apostle teaches what a Minister should be. And to the end God would be pleased to bestow his Grace on him which is Ordain'd, well