The International Covenant was enthusiastically welcomed and subscribed to in England as well as Scotland. The momentous day it was sworn first, 25 September 1643 was said to be "a day of contentment and joy." Some said, "we judged the day of entering into this Covenant to be England's coronation-day, as it was the day of the gladness of our hearts." We find out more about the depth of commitment displayed at this time and the strong connections it brought between Scotland and England.