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 Christian 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 contribute 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 devotions; 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 exemplary 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 kingdom 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 feeling 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.
Last Updated:
06/26/07
