Evan. Though we read not the word “covenant” betwixt God and man, yet have we there recorded what may amount to as much; for God provided and promised to Adam eternal happiness, and called for perfect obedience; which appears from God’s threatening, Gen. 2:17; for if man must die if he disobeyed, it implies strongly, that God’s covenant was with him for life, if he obeyed. Nom. But, sir, you know the word “covenant” signifies a mutual promise, bargain, and obligation betwixt two parties. Now, though
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