Die Veneris, 20. Feb. 1645.  
Resolved by the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled;  
THat there be forthwith a Choice made of Elders throughout the kingdom of England, and Dominion of Wales, in the respective Parish Churches and chapels, according to such Directions as have already passed both Houses, bearing date the 19 of August, 1645. and since that time. And all Classes, and parochial Congregations respectively, are hereby authorized and required forthwith effectually to proceed therein accordingly.  
Resolved, &c. 
 That notice of the Election of parochial and congregational Elders, and of the time when it shall be, be given by the Minister in the public Assembly the next Lord's day but one before: And that on that said Lord's day a Sermon be Preached preparatory to that weighty business.  
Resolved, &c. 
 That such Election shall be made by the Congregation, or the Major part of them then Assembled, being such as have taken the national Covenant, and are not Persons under Age, nor Servants that have no Families.  
Resolved, &c. 
 That these three Votes be forthwith communicated to the Lord Major, and immediately put in due execution.  
Jo. Browne Cleric. Parliamentorum.   

Printed by Richard Cotes, 1645.