ARTICLE XVI.

SEPARATION.

Separated, after humble and hearty thanksgivings to God for help received and supplication for further assistance, in peace and love. The place of the next General Meeting is fixed at New Hurley. Thus done, we testify in the name and by order of this Rev. Body.

JACOB R. HARDENBERGH, p. t. President.

ISAAC RYSDYK, p. t. Clerk.

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE REVEREND GENERAL MEETING OF MINISTERS AND ELDERS RESORTING IN THE STATES OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, HEld at NEW HURLEY, OCTOBER 2ND, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, 1781.

ARTICLE I.

OPENING OF THE REVEREND BODY.

The Rev. Body being opened with prayers and supplications to God for help and assistance by the Rev. Mr. Isaac Rysdyk, in place of the last President, there were, upon the presentation of credentials, found 1 to be delegated to this Rev. Body:

From the Particular Body of New Brunswick.-Dr. Solomon Frelich, V. D. M. at Millstone, &c., with one of his Elders; Dr. Matthew Leydt, V. D. M. at S. and N. Hampton, with one of his Elders.

From the Particular Body of Kingston.-Dr. Isaac Rysdyk, V. D. M. at Fishkill, &c., with Mr. Peter Deets, Elder; Dr. Stephanus Goetschius, V. D. M. at New Paltz, with Mr. Benjamin Terwilligen, Elder.

From the Particular Body of Hackensack.-Dr. Hermanus Meyer, V. D. M. at Pompton, &c., with one of his Elders; Dr. Dirck Romeyn, V. D. M. at Hackensack, &c., with Mr. Reynier Quackenbos, Elder. Of the forementioned delegates, were found present:

Drs. Isaac Rysdyk and Stephanus Goetschius, with the Elders, Peter Dects and Benjamin Terwilligen; Drs. Hermanus Meyer and D. Romeyn, with the Elders Corn. Doremus and Dr. Matth. Leydt.

ARTICLE II.

MODERATORES.

As Moderators of the Rev. Body, were chosen-Dr. Isaac Rysdyk,

President; Dr. D. Romeyn, Clerk.

ARTICLE III.

READING OF MINUTES.

The Acts of the last General Meeting were read.

ARTICLE IV.

REPORT IN RELATION TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CALL FROM

S. AND N. HAMPTON.

Dr. Leydt reports, that the congregations of S. and N. Hampton had entirely fulfilled the conditions on which the call they made upon the already mentioned Dr. Leydt was approved by this Rev. Body, and that he was, thereupon, settled in said congregation by the Rev. Solomon Frelich.

ARTICLE V.

REPORT RESPECTING THE MATTER OF APPEAL FROM THE CONGREGATION

OF NEW MILLSTONE.

Dr. D. Romeyn, in the name of the committee upon the matter of New Millstone, reports, that the gentlemen of the committee assembled at the place of variance upon the last Wednesday of October, of the past year, and used their utmost endeavors to pacify the parties; and although at that time they could not attain the desired end, said committee have the satisfaction of informing the Rev. Body, that since that day, the desired pacification had been effected: whereupon, said committee approved the call of New Millstone executed upon Mr. Frelich, and furnished him with a dismission from his former congregations upon Long Island, in accordance with the seventh article of the proceedings of this Rev. Body of the year 1780.

The Rev. Body rejoice in the reconciliation effected, and thank the gentlemen of the committee for their labor.

ARTICLE VI.

REPORT RESPECTING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE PARTICULAR BODY OF HACKENSACK FOR THE EXAMINATION OF MR. BLAUVELD.

The Deputati Synodi, together with the delegates of the Particular Body of Hackensack, report that, in accordance with Article XI. of

the Proceedings of this Rev. Body, of the year 1780, the Rev. Particular Body of Hackensack, at the request of Mr. Isaac Blauveld, student of Sacred Theology, convened in Extra Session at Aquackononck, and that after he had made a well-arranged and agreeable exhibition of his thoughts, with which the Rev. Body was satisfied, the Rev. Body proceeded to his examination in the original languages and the chief points of Sacred Theology, both positive and controversial, all in the presence of the Deputati Synodi, and that by his proper and ready answers, he afforded to the Rev. Body such satisfaction, that said Body freely and unanimously received him among the licentiates. This Rev. Body adopt as their own the work of the Rev. Particular Body of Hackensack, and thank said respected Body, as also the Deputati, for their labor.

ARTICLE VII.

REPORT RESPECTING THE DELIVERY OF THE REQUEST TO THE AUTHORITIES FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE SINS OF THE LAND.

In regard to the Memorial of this Rev. Body to the authorities in relation to the suppression of the sins of the land, resolved upon by this Rev. Body in the year 1780, Dr. Isaac Rysdyk reported, that the same was placed by him in the hands of two members of the government of this State, with some hope that it would have the desired issue; and he was thanked for his trouble and care in relation to it.

ARTICLE VIII.

PRESENTING AND APPROVAL OF CALL.

A call was presented, executed by the congregations of the Manor of Livingston upon Mr. Nicolas Lansingh, candidate for the most Holy Ministry; whereupon, it was remarked:

1. That although the Rev. Body at present produce no particular objection against the consent and approval of Mr. Robert Livingston, as Patroon of the Manor, not being aware on what basis that Patroonship rests, they yet hope and wish that such Patroonship will not serve to prejudice the rights of the Church in general, nor those of the calling congregations in particular.

2. That as regards the services themselves, required of him who is called, they seem to the Rev. Body too wearisome, and almost impracticable, so far as relates to the set times for the administration of the holy Supper and the performance of the family visitations.

3. That as regards the arrangement of the services and the matter to be treated, whether of free texts, or upon the Heidelberg Catechism, the Rev. Body conceive it to be the meaning of the call, that this is to be done agreeably to the order of the Church; whereupon, said call is approved.

ARTICLE IX.

PRESENTATION OF LICENTIATES.

Hereupon, appeared Mr. Nicolas Lansingh, desiring to be admitted to the final examination, which was granted. The time for the examination was fixed at to-morrow, 10 o'clock.

ARTICLE X.

ΕΧΑΜΙΝΑΤΙΟΝ .

Mr. Nicolas Lansingh presented himself, and after a well-composed and agreeable exercise upon Rom. 7:1, in which the Rev. Body took particular satisfaction, he was carefully examined by the Deputati of this Rev. Body, in the sacred languages, and the principal branches of Sacred Divinity, and afforded the Rev. Body such general satisfaction, that the same experienced no hesitation in admitting him, with full liberty and unanimity of suffrage, to the proclamation of the holy Gospel and the administration of the holy Sacraments. Thereupon the hand of brotherhood was given him. The Rev. Messrs. John H. Livingston, J. G. Gebhard, Lambertus de Ronde, Juo. Schunema, or either of them, is directed solemnly to perform the ordination* and installation service at such time as shall be determined by said Mr. Lansingh and the calling Consistory, which determination of time, with an invitation by said Consistory, shall be seasonably communicated to the gentlemen mentioned; provided, however, that the called minister be first, in accordance with ecclesiastical requirements, for the period of fourteen days, proposed to the congregation. The ordination dis

Bevestiginge en inhuldiginge. Where ordination and installation meet in the same exercise, (as is the case in the ordination of a Pastor as distinguished from an Evangelist or Missionary,) the ordination is that part of the exercise which consists of the solemn investment with the ministerial office, and the inhuldiginge is the presentation of the ordained to mutual regard in the use of the words, "Take heed, etc. And you likewise, beloved Christians, receive this your minister, etc." (Inhuldiginge from hulde, homage.) The settlement of a minister already ordained, includes the same parts, viz., the declaration and assumption of ministerial Vows and the presentation.