The Covenanters in Ulster

This address was held at a meeting of the Ulster-Scots at Aughlish Orange Hall, Scarva.

1. The Background in Scotland and England.

2. The Background in Ireland.

3. The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland (Covenanter).

• Reasons why the Covenanters rejected the Revolution Settlement of 1688.
• The Reformed Presbyterian Church emerged as a seperate body from the Presbyterian Church which dropped the obligation to the covenants.
• Emmigration to North America in the 1700's and other key events.

4. Covenanter principles for today.

i) Politically
Church and State distinct yet both subject to Christ - the supremacy of Christ over the nations - the need for national repentance - the covenants still binding upon the sworn three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland - instances of national covenanting in Scripture.

ii) Spiritually
The need for individual conversion to Christ - the declaration of the exclusive gospel of Christ - why the Covenanters were willing to suffer.