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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.
Quest. 13. How shall I be sure that my heart doth accept of Gods Offer, and doth close with Christ Jesus?
Answ. Go make a Covenant expressly, and by word speak the thing unto God.
Answ. Go make a Covenant expresly, and by word speak the thing unto God.
Quest. 14. What way shall I do that?
Answ. Set apart some bit of time, and having considered your own lost estate, and the relief offered by Christ Jesus, work up your heart to please and close with that offer, and say unto God expressly, that you do accept of that offer, and of him to be your God in Christ; and do give up your self to him to be saved in his way, without reservation or exception in any case▪ and that you henceforth will wait for salvation in the way he hath appointed.
Answ. Set apart some bit of time, and having considered your own lost estate, and the relief offered by Christ Jesus, work up your heart to please and close with that offer, and say unto God expresly, that you do accept of that offer, and of him to be your God in Christ; and do give up your self to him to be saved in his way, without reservation or exception in any case and that you henceforth will wait for salvation in the way he hath appointed.