Note 562 — Chapter VIII · TROUBLES IN GENEVA. (Jan. and Feb. 1538.)
William L. R. (William Leist Readwin) Cates translation
This order prevails in the United States of America. In each flock distinction is made between the church, composed of communicants, and the congregation, which consists of all those who, having religious convictions, take part in all the service except the supper. From the congregation the church is regularly recruited; and these two bodies, united in charity together, contribute to the wants of the flock. [This statement is equally true of the orthodox Dissenting churches of Great Britain.—Translator.]