rary and theological acquirements from the Professors of the Theological Seminary at New Brunswick, 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:

Be it known, that was admitted by the Classis of to an examination on the diffent branches of Theology, as prescribed in the tution of the Reformed Dutch Church

day of

preparatory to ordination, and the Classis being well satisfied with his gifts, piety, and qualifications 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 18-.

Clerk.

on this

day of

President.

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

for a dissolution

f the pastoral connexion between the Rev. said Church; and that the Rev.

d his concurrence in such application.

de

at

No. V.

Form of Certificate of Dismission of Church

THIS certifies, that

Members.

is a member in full communion of the Reformed Dutch Church of in good and regular standing; as such - - is, 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.

18

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
family or maiden name.

ANNUAL REPORT of the Church of -——————————.

Communicants.

Received.

Cat. and
Baptisms. Bib. Class. Sabbath Schools. Remarks.

On Certificate.

No. VIII.

Form of Certificate of Marriage.

To all whom it may concern.-This certifies, that the Bonds of Marriage between

and

were by me confirmed, according to the usages of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America, on the in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and

day of

Given at

A. D. 18-.

this

day of

Minister of the Ref.

Dutch Church in