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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 the Son and the Holy Spirit 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.
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We covenant 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 it's prosperity and 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.
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We also covenant to maintain family and secret devotions; to educate our children in the Christian faith, 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; 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 misuse of drugs; and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the Kingdom of God.
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We further covenant to watch over one another in brotherly love, to remember one another in prayer, to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offence but always ready for reconciliation; and mindful of rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.
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We moreover covenant that when we remove from this place we will as soon as possible unite with some church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.
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