1. The word _Eldar_, in the Scripturis, sumetyme is the name of aige,
sumetyme of office.
2. Quhen it is the name of ane office, sumetyme it is takine
largelie, comprehending alsweill the Pastouris and Doctouris, as
thame quha ar commounlie callit seinors or eldaris.
3. In this divisioun, wee call thais eldaris, quhome the Apostles
callis presedentis or gouernouris.
4. Thair office, as it is ordinary, swa is it perpetuall, and alwayis
necessar in the kirk of God.