II. The covenant of grace, set down in the Old Testament

before Christ came, and in the New since he came, is one and the same in substance, albeit different in outward admini- stration : For the covenant in the Old Testament, being sealed with the sacraments of circumcision and the paschal lamb, did set forth Christ's death to come, and the benefits pur- chased thereby, under the shadow of bloody sacrifices, and sundry ceremonies : but since Christ came, the covenant being sealed by the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper, doth clearly hold forth Christ already crucified before oiur eyes, victorious over death and the grave, and gloriously- ruling heaven ^nd earth, for the good of his own people, ^ HJEAD
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\gs which are effect nallt/ conveyed hy these means to the Lord's elect, or chosen ones. Mat. xxii. H. Many- are called, but few are chosen.
1. T>Y these outward ordinances, as our Lord naakes the -*-' reprobate inexcusable, so, in the power of his Spirif, he applies unto the elect, effectually, all saving graces pur- chased to them in the covenant of redemption, and maketh a change in their persons. In particular, 1. He doth con- vert or regenerate them, by giving spiritual life to them, in opening their understandings, renewing their wills, affections, and faculties, for giving spiritual obedience to his commands. 2. He gives tliem saving faith, by making them, in the sense of deserved condemnation, to give their consent heartily to the covenant of grace, and to embrace Jesus Christ unfeignedly. 3. He gives them repentance, by- making them, with godly sorrow, in the hatred of sin, and love of righteousness, turn from all iniquity to the service of God. And, 4. He sanctifies them, by making them go on and persevere in faith and spiritual obedience to the law of God, manifested by fruitfulness in all duties, and doing good works, as Gocl offereth occasion.