The National Covenant is drafted

In response to Charles' religious reforms Archibald Johnstone of Wariston and Alexander Henderson draft the National Covenant - a new Presbyterian agreement between God and the Scottish people. Within days thousands of common people have signed it.

30 October 2009

4 minutes

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The Sword and the Cross—Covenant or King

Covenanters—BBC Scotland
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