the mystery of piety is the pillar and basts of truth; and certainly most extraordinary. God has appear'd in the flesh, been justified by the spirit, seen by angels, proclaim'd to the Gentiles, believ'd by the world, and assum'd into glory.

Let none be put upon the list of widows, but such as are at least threescore years of age, and have been married but once:

such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.

The vices of some men are so notorious, they prevent any inquisition: others don't discover themselves till they have been ordain'd.