Excerpt from The Theory Ruling Eldership: Or the Position of the Lay Ruler in the Reformed Churches Examined

That the association of the Laity with the Ministers of the Word and Sacraments in ecclesiastical councils and administration is both just and expedient, appears to be now generally admitted, even in those bodies in which the highest views have been entertained of clerical authority and power. There may be differences of opinion as to the mode and extent of such association, but few, we believe, will be found opposed to it entirely and in principle.

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