"Ordinance The first definition from the Oxford Dictionary, “To put in order, arrange, make ready, prepare” ; and as its second definition, “To appoint or admit to the ministry of the Christian Church . . . by the laying on of hands or other symbolic action.” From all of this dictionary work there comes the impression that an ordinance, to be valid, must be done in proper order. Order, Ordain, Ordinance! Order—To put in ranks or rows, in proper sequence or relationship. Ordain—The process of putting things in rows or proper relationship. Ordinance—The ceremony by which things are put in proper order."

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