This volume, entitled "Confession of Faith and Minister's Manual," offers a comprehensive resource for Anabaptist ministers and believers. It includes the Confession of Faith adopted at Dortrecht in 1632, providing a foundational statement of Anabaptist beliefs. The manual also features the Shorter Catechism, designed for instructing new believers in the essential tenets of the faith.

Practical guidance is provided through forms for key ordinances such as Baptism and the Lord's Supper, as well as ceremonies for Marriage and the Ordination of Bishops and Ministers. The book further offers assistance for pastoral care, including Funeral Lessons, Texts, and other resources deemed valuable for ministers in their service to the church. This compilation serves as an enduring guide to Anabaptist faith and practice.

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