Note 23 — Chapter VI
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Many of our readers require telling that Episcopal hierarchies have what they call three “Orders” in the ministry, in ascending grades; as, deacons, presbyters or priests, and bishops. The last named communicates the official gift to those below him, by “laying on of hands.” The Methodist Episcopal Church has the same orders, though in a modified form. With them the term Elder is used to express the second grade.