"Having been led by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and, on the profession of our faith, having been [or having agreed to be baptized as soon as possible in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost], we do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with God and one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of the church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, including our tithe, and the giving of offerings toward the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel to all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and private devotion; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, 66 and exemplary in our Christian conduct; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the use of intoxicating drinks and drugs, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure them without delay.
We further engage, that if a member moves his residence from one place to another, he/she will as soon as possible transfer their membership to a Zion Assembly congregation in that area, where they can continue to carry out the spirit of this covenant, and the principles of God’s Word. With this understanding, “Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses, that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God, believe and practice its teachings rightly divided with the New Testament as your rule of faith and practice, government and discipline, as interpreted by the church, and agree to walk together as one body in the light of the gospel to the best of your knowledge and ability?”
In response, the candidate answers, “I will by the grace of God."
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of the church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, including our tithe, and the giving of offerings toward the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel to all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and private devotion; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, 66 and exemplary in our Christian conduct; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the use of intoxicating drinks and drugs, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure them without delay.
We further engage, that if a member moves his residence from one place to another, he/she will as soon as possible transfer their membership to a Zion Assembly congregation in that area, where they can continue to carry out the spirit of this covenant, and the principles of God’s Word. With this understanding, “Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses, that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God, believe and practice its teachings rightly divided with the New Testament as your rule of faith and practice, government and discipline, as interpreted by the church, and agree to walk together as one body in the light of the gospel to the best of your knowledge and ability?”
In response, the candidate answers, “I will by the grace of God."