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Force of it depends on the manifestation of God's will, 365

Predicted in reference to Old Testament times, 366

Predicted in reference to New Testament times, 368

Important to attend to such prophetic intimations, 368

CHAPTER XIV.

COVENANTING RECOMMENDED BY THE PRACTICE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH.

Argument unfolded, 369

Practice recommended by the example of the Church, 369

—by the manifestation of Divine favour made in enabling the Church to act to the fulfilment of his designs, 370

The practice of the Church in the first three centuries after the apostolic age, recommends the duty, 370

Also that of the Churches of the Reformation, 371

—of the Churches abroad, 372
—of the Church in Britain and Ireland, 373

Example in this, to be imitated, 376

CHAPTER XV.

SEASONS OF COVENANTING.

Never unsuitable, 377

Special seasons, 378

Times of hazard and distress, 378

When religion is low, and error, and vice, and ungodliness, prevail, 378

Times of reviving, 378

When the friends of truth unite for its maintenance, either in an incorporate, or other cooperative capacity, 378

CONCLUSION.

The exercise important, 379

advantageous, 379

necessary, 379

It should therefore be observed, 380

APPENDIX.

A, 381

B, 383

C, 391

D, 393