in good order and
exhibit them annually on the 1st of May; 5.) To provide the pay for the
sexton, etc."

This whole arrangement bears a close resemblance to that of the Dutch
Lutheran Churches, and is virtually that found in the German Churches in
Pennsylvania when Muehlenberg came. The Church Council consisted of the
minister, the councilmen and wardens. These lay officers served for a
fixed time, and were installed in their offices; but, unfortunately, it
cannot be learned from this account in what manner they were chosen. The
above arrangement continued in force until, in 1765, Provost Wrangel
prepared a new constitution and secured a charter. In the new instrument
the officers of the congregation are styled Rector, Church Wardens and
Vestrymen, after the Anglican style. This constitution was wrought out
by Wrangel in conference with Muehlenberg, and the mode of selection of
officers is almost precisely the same as in the German Constitution of
1762: twice the number are nominated by those in office, and the
election is by a majority of votes of the congregation.

The Swedish congregation at Philadelphia, as well as those at Morlatton
and Merion to a less extent, undoubtedly exercised a marked influence on
the German Lutheran congregations. It was well organized long before
establishment of the first German Lutheran congregation in America. The
pastor of the Wicaco Church from 1677 to 1693, Fabritius, was a German,
and cared for such German Lutherans as settled near the city. Rudman,
who succeeded him, showed his interest in the Germans by bringing
Falckner into the ministry, and his successor, Sandel, united with him
in this act. Rudman preached in Dutch, and may have also understood
German. The first regular ministrant to the German congregation at
Philadelphia was the Swede, John Eneberg, and it is probable that it was
organized by him. Pastor Dylander held service for the Germans regularly
in the Wicaco Church, and Muehlenberg's services were held there mainly
until the erection of St. Michael's. The Swedish ministers met with the
Germans in the earlier meetings of the ministerium. The relations
between Provost Wrangel and Muehlenberg were of the most intimate
nature; they labored together as brothers in the superintendence of the
congregations under their care, and finally when Muehlenberg was working
out the enduring constitution of the German Church, Wrangel wrought out
that of the Swedish Church. The German