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I. THE PASTOR.

1. A recognised minister.

2. Without a charge.

3. Very poor.

4. In search of a ministry.

5. Of a good character.

6. A young pastor.

II. THE CALL.

1. Its nature.

(1)  To a small church.

(2)  Unanimous.

(3)  With little inquiries.

(4)  Upon his own merit.

(5)  By a very rich church.

2. Its condition.

(1)  Much respected.

(2)  Poor stipend.

III. THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALL.

1. Immediate.

2. Without a scruple.

IV. THE RECOGNITION SERVICE.

1. An unauthorised ordination.

2. Without any ceremony.

3. With a good purpose.

V. THE GREAT SATISFACTION OF THE CHURCH IN THEIR CHOICE.

(M. Jones.)

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KJV: And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah.

WEB: There was a man of the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Micah.