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 yea and amen in Christ. This is the condition of the new Covenant. The Covenant of Works had only the active obedience of the first Adam for its condition: but the condition of the Covenant of Grace, properly, is both the active and passive obedience of the second Adam, his doing and dying. Now, Lord, have respect to that blood that sealed the covenant; since the condition is fulfilled to thy infinite satisfaction let the promised good be conferred upon me.

3 Have respect to the Covenant, by having respect to the Oath of the Covenant, Heb. vi. 17. The Promise is confirmed with the Oath of, "That by two immutable things, wherein it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consalation," &c. Now, Lord, wilt thou not have respect to thine own oath? Hast thou not sworn by thy holiness, that thou wilt not lie unto David?

4. Have respect to the Covenant, by having a respect to the Properties of the Covenant. This would be a large field, but I shall sum it up in few words Have respect to the Covenant that is, Lord, have respect to the fullness of the Covenant and let me be supplied, for there is enough there; it contains all my salvation, and all my desire. Have respect to the freedom of the Covenant, and let me, however unworthy, share of the grace that runs freely thence. Have respect to the stability of the Covenant and let me be pitied: though unstable as water, and infirm, yet the Covenant stands fast; Remember thy word, that endures for ever. Have respect to the order of the