ich refusal will subject him to an aggravated
condemnation.

"VII. OF GRACE IN REGENERATION.--That, in order to be saved, we
must be regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists in
giving a holy disposition to the mind, and is effected in a manner
above our comprehension or calculation, by the power of the Holy
Spirit, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and
that its proper evidence is found in the holy fruit which we bring
forth to the glory of God.

"VIII. OF GOD'S PURPOSE OF GRACE.--That election is the gracious
purpose of God, according to which he regenerates, sanctifies, and
saves sinners; that, being perfectly consistent with the free
agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the
end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign
goodness, being infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable; that it
utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, prayer, praise,
trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy; that it
encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it is
ascertained by its effects in all who believe the gospel; is the
foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with
regard to ourselves, demands and deserves our utmost diligence.

"IX. OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF SAINTS.--That such only are real
believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering
attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them
from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches
over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through
faith unto salvation.

"X. HARMONY OF THE LAW AND GOSPEL.--That the law of God is the
eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government; that it is
holy, just, and good; and that the inability which the Scriptures
ascribe to fallen men to fulfil its precepts, arises entirely from
their love of sin; to deliver them from which, and to restore
them, through a Mediator, to unfeigned obedience to the holy law,
is one great end of the gospel, and of the means of grace
connected with the establishment of the visible church.

"XI. OF A GOSPEL CHURCH.--That a visible church of Christ is a
congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the
faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the ordinances of
Christ; governed b