itions of men, or the rudiments of the world. And let
none henceforth take _this honor to himself, but he that is called
of God, as was Aaron_.

_Item._ We _will_, that the church of Christ resume her native right
of internal government--try her candidates for the ministry, at to
their soundness in the faith, acquaintance with experimental
religion, gravity and aptness to teach; and admit no other proof of
their authority but Christ speaking in them. We will, that the
church of Christ look up to the Lord of the harvest to send forth
laborers into His harvest; and that she resume her primitive right
to try those _who say they are apostles, and are not_.

_Item._ We _will_, that each particular church, as a body, actuated
by the same spirit, choose her own preacher, and support him by a
freewill offering, without a written _call_ or _subscription_--admit
members, remove offences; and never henceforth _delegate_ her right
of government to any man or set of men whatever.

_Item._ We _will_, that the people henceforth take the Bible as the
only sure guide to heaven; and as many as are offended with other
books, which stand in competition with it, may cast them into the
fire if they choose; for it is better to enter into life having one
book, than having many to be cast into hell.

_Item._ We _will_, that preachers and people cultivate a spirit of
mutual forbearance; pray more and dispute less; and while they
behold the signs of the times, look up, and confidently expect that
redemption draweth nigh.

_Item._ We _will_, that our weak brethren who may have been wishing
to make the Presbytery of Springfield their king, and know not what
is now become of it, betake themselves to the Rock of Ages, and
follow Jesus for the future.

_Item._ We _will_, that the Synod of Kentucky examine every member
who may be _suspected_ of having departed from the Confession of
Faith, and suspend every such suspected heretic immediately; in
order that the oppressed may go free, and taste the sweets of gospel
liberty.

_Item._ We _will_, that Ja---- ----, the author of the two letters
lately published in Lexington, be encouraged in his zeal to destroy
_partyism_. We will, moreover, that our past conduct be examined
into by all who may have correct information; but let foreigners
beware of sp