laid their hands on them - (See on Act 6:6) - “recommending them to the grace of God for the work which they had to fulfil” (Act 14:26).
sent them away - with the double call - of the Spirit first, and next of the Church. So clothed, their mission is thus described: “They being sent forth by the Holy Ghost.” Have we not here for all time the true principle of appointment to sacred offices?