[The members shall assent by holding up their right hands. [Then (the Deacons elect devoutly kneeling) the minister shall ordain them.] PRAYER: O Lord Jesus, who, although thou wert rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through thy poverty might become rich, set apart and consecrate these thy servants to the office of Deacon. Give them thine own spirit of sympathy with all human needs and suffering, and of holy, self-denying service in behalf of those who suffer and are in want. Guide them