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ner, to the reason and senses of mankind, that his Laws might be confirmed by a voluntary popular Assent, the only true foundation of all valid Compacts; and that the said Laws have accordingly been solemnly ratified, and voluntarily accepted by the people, in two mutual Compacts, or Covenants, (commonly called the Old and New Testaments,) whereby not only the People are bound on their part, but even the eternal King himself is conditionally bound also on his part to the performance of the most glorious Promises![1]
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- ↑ The promises of God are made to all mankind (without exception) who receive and keep his Covenant; so that every true believer, be his rank in life ever so mean, is undoubtedly capable of becoming “an adopted Son of God (a);”—"A temple of God," by the inward dwelling of his Holy Spirit (b): - “An heir of salvation (c)”— “a joint heir with Christ (4);” and all
