Having been led, as we believe, by the Sprit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith having been baptized in the name of the Father, and 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, he 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 of, and use of, destructive drugs or intoxicating drinks as a beverage;
to shun pornography;
to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.
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 priciples of God's Word.
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