Generall demands concerning the late covenant propounded by the ministers and professors of divinitie in Aberdene, to some reverend brethren, who came thither to recommend the late covenant to them, and to those who are committed to their charge. Together with the answers of those reverend brethren to the said demands. As also the replyes of the foresaid ministers and professors to their answers.

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Title: Generall demands concerning the late covenant propounded by the ministers and professors of divinitie in Aberdene, to some reverend brethren, who came thither to recommend the late covenant to them, and to those who are committed to their charge. Together with the answers of those reverend brethren to the said demands. As also the replyes of the foresaid ministers and professors to their answers.
Publication: [London] :: Printed by Robert Young, His Majesties printer for Scotland,; Anno 1638.
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Subject terms: Church of Scotland -- Early works to 1800.; Covenanters -- Scotland -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800.; Aberdeen (Scotland) -- Church history -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800.
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IT would much prejudge our consciences, to swear and subscribe the negative confession, taking it according to your conception and meaning, who require our oath. 2 How can we swear, to labour, by all means lawfull (as ye re∣quire in your covenant) to expell those things, whereof we hold some to be necessary, and all the rest, to be lawfull, and laudable?