3. A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called.

Who hath . . . called us with an holy calling.

2 Tim. i. 9.

Give diligence to make yior calling . . . sure.

2 Pet. i. 10.

4. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtaining an answer, as in legislative bodies.

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