—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]