—to abandon the evil in the vow unobserved at the making of it, [178]
Covenanting does not shackle inquiry, [179]
CHAPTER V.
COVENANTING CONFERS OBLIGATION.
Covenanting confers obligation by the authority of God, [181]
Personal and social—on the Covenanting parties, [182]
Such are represented as bound—are said to be joined to the Lord—to take hold of his covenant—to cleave to him, [183]
God enjoins obedience as the fulfilment of Covenant duties, [184]
—that the vow be paid, [186]
Difficulty considered, [187]