pretending to be doctors of the law, tho' they neither understand what they advance, nor upon what it is founded.

however the women may be saved by educating their children, and persevering themselves in faith, in charity, in holiness and chastity. this may be depended upon as true.

let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.

meditate upon these things, be wholly employ'd about them, that your proficiency may appear to all.

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:

don't receive any accusation against a pastor, but upon the deposition of two or three witnesses.

which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.

Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;