Church Covenant of the Poplar Springs (North Carolina) church (Nov. 28, 1798)

[A]s a church of Christ we do solemnly and voluntarily and mutually covenant with one another to meet together every Lord’s day, as many as can conveniently, to celebrate the worship of the Almighty God, to edify one another in his service, in the best manner we can, and do promise to each other to keep the day holy and watch over each of our families and children under our care, that they may do the same…