Ministers are to "testify the Gospel of the grace of God," and to conduct themselves in such a manner, that they may finish their course, and their ministry with joy : exhibited in a sermon preached October 14, 1772. At the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Jonathan Bascom, to the pastoral office over the South Church of Christ in Eastham. By Edward Cheever, A.M. Pastor of a Church of Christ in Eastham. Published at the desire of the hearers. [Three lines of Scripture texts].