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The Christians great interest
The Christians great interest: or A short treatise, divided into two parts the first whereof containeth, the trial of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly, the way how to attain it: wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. By W. Guthrie, minister of the gospel in Scotland.The Christians great interest: or A short treatise, divided into two parts the first whereof containeth, the tryal of a saving interest in Christ. The second, pointeth forth plainly, the way how to attain it: wherein somewhat is likewise spoken to the manner of express covenanting with God. By W. Guthrie, minister of the gospel in Scotland.
London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1681
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Answ. A competent sight of it, maketh a man take Salvation to heart above any thing in this World: It maketh him disclaim all relief in himself, even in his best things: It maketh Christ, who is the Redeemer, very precious to the soul: It maketh a man stand in awe to sin afterwards; Maketh him content to be saved upon any terms God pleaseth.
Quest. 5. What other way may I discern a Saving Interest in him?
Quest. 5. What other way may I disc•rn a Saving Interest in him?
Answ. By the going out of my heart seriously and affectionately towards him, as he is held out in the Gospel; And this is faith, or believing.
Quest. 6. How shall I know if my heart goeth out after him aright, and that my faith is true Saving Faith?