The Deacons

Respecting the manner in which the deacons are to be chosen, we refer to Art. 22. We here consider the following matters: The origin and history of this office; its character and requirements; the relation sustained by the deaconry to private charity; the deaconesses. Of the origin and institution of this office, we read in Acts 6. There we find that the apostles themselves did in the beginning serve the poor. "At their feet was brought the price of the things that were sold: and distribution...