That the apostolic office is temporary, is a plain historical fact.

The Reformers, therefore, as instruments in the hands of God, in delivering the Church from bondage to prelates, did not make it a tumultuous multitude, in which every man was a law to himself, free to believe, and free to do what he pleased.

It is only when men associate with the wicked with the desire and purpose of doing them good, that they can rely upon the protection of God to preserve them from contamination.

When we are weak, then are we strong. When most empty of self, we are most full of God.

The grace of God exalts a man without inflating him, and humbles a man without debasing him.

It is a thoroughly anti-Christian doctrine that the Spirit of God, and therefore the life and governing power of the Church, resides in the ministry, to the exclusion of the people.

Ruling elders are declared to be the representatives of the people.