On March 22, 1720, Gill was formally installed as pastor of the Horsleydown church in a public service of ordination. Following a time of psalm-singing and prayer, the presiding minister, John Skepp of Cripplegate, posed the standard questions concerning Gill’s call by the church and his acceptance of this work. Gill’s friend, John Noble, then led the congregation to reaffirm its choice of Gill as pastor by solemnly lifting up their hands. Then turning to Gill, he said: “If you as in the presence