s, the Brethren are hereby exhorted to be more
serious, and faithfull herein, as they will be answerable to Christ, the
Chief Shepherd: and in a way previous thereto, that Brethren be free, in
loving admonition one of another secretly, from time to time; and that
whosoever keeps not the Presbyterie or Synod, after grave admonitions may
come under further censures.

3. That accuracie be used as visitation of Kirks, and that the Elders one
by one (the rest being removed) be called in, and examined upon oath upon
the Ministers behaviour in his calling and conversation.

4. That course be taken to divide Congregations in parts, and by the help
not only of Elders in their severall parts, but of neighbors also, the
evils, and neglect of persons and families, may be found out and remedied.

5. That every Minister be humbled for his former failings, and make his
peace with God, that the more effectually he may preach repentance, and
may stand in the gap, to turne away the Lords wrath: runing between the
Porch and the Altar, fighing and crying for all the abominations of the
land.

6. Speciall care would be had, that Ministers have their conversation in
heaven, mainly minding the things of God, and exercising faith for drawing
life out of Jesus Christ the fountain of life, arming themselves thereby
with power against the contagion and wickednesse of the world.

7. Care would be had of godly conference in Presbyteries, even in time of
their refreshment, and the Moderator is to look to it, that good matter be
furnished thereto.

8. It is also very necessary for every Minister that would be fruitfull in
the work of the Lord, to bring home the Word of God to his own heart and
conscience, by Prayer and Meditation, both before and after the publike
ordinance.

9. Use would be made of the roll of the Parish, not onely for examination,
but also for considering the severall conditions and dispositions of the
people, that accordingly they may be admonished, and particularly prayed
for by the Ministers in secret.

10. It is very expedient that Ministers have more communion among
themselves for their mutuall stirring up, and strengthening of their hands
in the Lords work, and rectifying of these who are not incorrigible.

11. That Ministers in all sorts of companie labour to bee fruitfull, as
the Salt of the earth, seasoning them they meet with, not only forbearing
to drink healths (Satans snare, leading to excesse) but reproving i