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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. 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?
Answ. Where the heart goeth out aright after him, in true and saving Faith, the soul pleaseth Christ alone above all things, and pleaseth him in all his three Offices, to rule and instruct, as well as to save; And is content to cleave unto him, whatsoever inconvenience may follow.
Answ. Whère the heart goeth out aright after him, in true and saving Faith, the soul pleaseth Christ alone above all things, and pleaseth him in all his three Offices, to rule and instruct, as well as to save; And is content to cleave unto him, whatsoever inconvenience may follow.
Quest. 7. What other mark of a Saving Interest in Christ can you give to me?