Having
been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God
to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour,
and on the profession of our faith, having been
baptized in the name of the Father and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the
presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most
solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with
one another, as one body in Christ.
We
engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit,
to walk together in Christion love; to strive
for the advancement of this church, in knowledge,
holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity
and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances,
discipline, and doctrines; to contribut cheerfully
and regularly to the support of the ministry,
the expenses of the church, the relief of the
poor, and the spread of the gospel through
all nations.
We
also engage to maintain family and secret devotion;
to religiously educate our children; to seek
the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances;
to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just
in our dealings, faithful in our engagements,
and exemplry in our deportment; to avoid all
tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger;
to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating
drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in
our efforts to advance the kingdon of our saviour.
We
further engage to watch over one another in
brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer;
to aid each other in sickness and distress;
to cultivate Christian sympathy in felling
and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take
offense, but always ready for reconciliation,
and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to
secure it without delay.
We
moreover engage that when we remove from this
place, we will as soon as possible unite with
some other church, where we can carry out the
spirit of this covenant and the principles
of God's Word.
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