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 all this, gloriouſly executing the three great offices of Prophet Prieſt and King.

8thly, I believe that in Jesus Christ there is a new Covenant of Grace, made and published in the Gospel, the tenor of which is, that all those who, in the sight and sense of their lost and undone condition by nature, come to Jesus Christ and truly repent of all their sins, and heartily renounce the devil, the world, and the flesh, and all their own righteousness in point of justification, and, by a lively faith, cordially resign themselves to Jesus Christ, as their Prince and Saviour, covenanting to be his humble servant, tho' not in all manner of Gospel obedience: shall have all their sins pardoned, their peace made, their persons justified, their natures sanctified & their souls and bodies eternally saved.

9thly, I believe that the Holy Spirit doth effectually apply the redemption purchased by Christ, to all the Elect by working in them that which is required of them, convincing them of sin, enlight'ning their minds with the knowledge of Christ, renewing their wills, and not only persuading them but powerfully enabling them to embrace Jesus Christ as he is freely offered in the Gospel: and that the spirit same continues to dwell in them and to work all their works in them; weakening their corruptions, strengthening their graces guiding their way, comforting their souls, witnessing their adoption, enabling them more and more to die unto sin and live unto righteousness, and keeping them faithful and stedfastly unto the end.

10thly, I believe that all true believers make