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THe heads of the Covenant in reference to Reli∣gion* 1.1 are these:
1. That we shall sincerely, really, and con∣stantly indeavour the reformation in Religion, in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Govern∣ment, according to the Word of God, &c.
2. Without respect of Persons, to endeavour the extirpation of Popery, &c. Superstition, Heresie, and Schismes, &c. and
whatsoever shall be found contrary to sound Doctrine, &c.
From which I inferre; that who so doth not sincerely, really,* 1.2 and constantly endeavour these things above mentioned, are guilty of the breach of Covenant.
But that the Presbiterians are guilty of all, or most of these, and so consequently violaters of the Covenant, will appeare, and that most evidently, in these respects, viz.
1. In the matter, or subject which they compose their Church of.
2. In the Pastors whom they make use of, or set apart for Teachers of their Church.
3. In the meanes they use to uphold, or supply their Church with Members.
4. In their manner of governing of it.
And first of the first, touching the quality, or condition of the people whom they compose their Church of, and that is, all the peo∣ple of the Nation, consisting of men, women, and children.
Now that a Church so modelled, is contrary to the precepts of* 1.3 Christ, and the examples of the Apostles, is sufficiently proved by Mr. Saltmarsh, (in his answers to Mr. Lees of the Synod) in his Booke titled, The smoake in the Temple, unto which I refer you; and yet not to leave it without some convincement, I thus argue against their Agents in so doing.
They who wilfully admit of the professed enemies to Christ, as Members of his Church, are peremptory confronters of Christ, and his Church, and so consequently violaters of the Covenant.
But the Synodian Presbiterians doe freely permit, yea rather compell the damme Cavaliers of this Nation, to be members of the Church of Christ, as also their children; Ergo the aforesaid Priests are wilfull and peremptory opposers of Christ and his Church, and so consequently violaters of the Covenant.
Two heads of the Covenant ••ouching Re∣ligion.
The inference drawne from them.
The Presbi∣terian Church not truly mo∣deled.