accordingly
those who receive him cleave to his truth by vow and consequent
obedience. The Spirit of promise is the Spirit of Truth. They who, by
Covenanting, receive him in the former character, accept of him as sent
to lead into all truth.[299] The Lord is "a God of Truth." All who take
him as their God accede to his truth. It is to the truth of God that
those devoted servants, whom he denominates "_My Witnesses_," give
testimony, in their profession, and life, and conversation. It is to his
truth that they testify in the same manner, when they act as his
"_Messenger_."[300] The truth of God was committed to his people in the
_charge_ which, from time to time, they accepted in Covenanting.[301]
The Redeemer commands that it be held fast. "Remember therefore how thou
hast received and heard; and hold fast, and repent."[302] The Covenant
people of God are "the righteous nation which keepeth the truth."[303]
Each of them declares, "I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments
have I laid before me."[304] And each adopts the vow, "I will walk in
thy truth."[305]

The truth of God's character ought to be maintained. That his name might
be glorified, he was pleased to make himself known. That men might in
some measure apprehend him, he revealed himself. That they might not
forget but hold communion with him, he appointed the ordinances of his
grace. That they might be led to celebrate his greatness, he gave them
command and afforded them facilities to pledge themselves to his
service. They are called to contemplate with wonder and admiration, the
transcendent excellencies of his nature, and to speak of them with
reverence and awe. And Himself, whose being and attributes are all
infinite, they are created and preserved to praise and adore. The
distinct personality of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;
the divinity of each of these glorious persons; the unity of the
Godhead; and the essential glory of the Three-One-God; are truths
implied in the very nature of solemn Covenant engagement; and in order
to the keeping of these, require to be held.

The truth of God's government ought to be maintained. The underived
majesty of the Eternal; the power and authority of the Father, of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost, extending over all creatures from the
beginning to everlasting; the reality and nature of God's purposes, and
their fulfilment in creation and providence; in opposition to the
atheist, the fatalist, the de