—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]

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]